Grassy Strings

Grassy Strings, formed by guitarist/vocalist Souvik Hazra and mandolinist Subhankar Dhar, is a Kolkata-based duo specializing in American folk, swing, and bluegrass music. They have performed on various international stages, blending traditional bluegrass tunes with Indian songs in Bengali, Hindi, and Nepali, alongside their own compositions. In August 2023, Grassy Strings made history as the first Indian bluegrass band to perform at Europe's largest bluegrass festival, 'Bluegrass in La Roche,' gaining recognition on prominent U.S. and European bluegrass radio channels. Committed to music education, they conduct workshops to foster a vibrant bluegrass community in India and neighboring countries, sharing the joy of this unique genre.