Adil Manuel brings diverse blues sounds to Mumbai with an eclectic line-up

Updated On: 12 August, 2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar

Guitarist Adil Manuel returns with his annual Blues Day celebration in Mumbai, bringing together veteran and emerging musicians. From Chicago, Memphis, Texas and Delta Blues to fusion, the event will explore the genre’s many forms while celebrating its emotional roots

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They all started with it. Bob Dylan. John Lennon. Keith Richards. You name it. For Adil Manuel, it is ‘a statement in music.’ The guitarist is busy setting up before rehearsals for the upcoming Blues Day gig tomorrow, when we catch him. “The first rehearsals are always at my home. So, it is like a family hangout with friends where we can relax and jam together,” he shares.

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