Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- In a landmark moment for Indian music on the world stage, JHALAA, the trailblazing raga-based ensemble from India, made a powerful North American debut at "The Promise of Music" concert in Toronto, presented by The Glenn Gould Foundation, celebrating music's power to unite cultures and generations.

Opening for none other than their mentor, Oscar and Grammy-winning composer AR Rahman, JHALAA delivered an electrifying live performance that redefined the possibilities of Indian classical music in a global context. Their set, a seamless blend of ancient ragas, intricate rhythms, and contemporary expression, captivated an international audience and earned them a standing ovation.

AR Rahman, who personally introduced the ba...