Funkadesi (Stage 6)

Event details Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: Stage 6 Type: Krannert Center About this event General Events Calendar home Calendar search Share on Facebook Tweet Email add to calendar contact add an event Event subscriptions General Events Funkadesi (Stage 6) Funkadesi (Stage 6) Sep 3, 2026 8:00 pm Stage 6 Krannert Center Sponsor Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Views 39 Originating Calendar Krannert Center Funkadesi brings a high-energy, feel-good performance that’s as meaningful as it is fun. Winner of the “Most Outstanding Group” at the Chicago Music Awards and “Best World Music Group” by Chicago Reader , this Chicago-based collective blends Bollywood, reggae, bhangra, funk, and more into one seamless, infectious sound. On stage, Funkadesi is all about connection—diverse musicians coming together with a shared mission: “One Family, Many Children. Insisting We All Belong.” Their shows are vibrant, danceable, and full of positive energy wherever they perform. Celebrating 30 years together and led by founder Dr. Rahul Sharma, the group weaves themes of joy, wellness, and community into every experience they create. Learn more about Funkadesi (Stage 6) Official event details: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7/33559505