# Music, artists and entertainment

Source: https://kalyanco.com/services/entertainment

Publisher: Kalyan Co (https://kalyanco.com)

Updated: 2026-09-24

We book and manage every performer: Kerala’s chenda melam drummers and nadaswaram players, string quartets and bands, DJs, folk dancers and sangeet choreographers, plus the sound and lighting they need. Fusion line-ups, like a violin and a nadaswaram sharing a tune, are our favourite.

Music is where two families meet fastest. We build line-ups that cover both: a string quartet for the ceremony, chenda drummers for the arrival, a DJ who knows what both sides dance to.

For sangeet nights we bring choreographers who teach guests from abroad a few steps in an afternoon.

## What’s included

- **Kerala traditions:** Chenda melam, panchavadyam, nadaswaram and thavil, oppana and thiruvathira dancers.
- **Bands and DJs:** Live bands, acoustic sets and DJs for every function.
- **Sangeet choreography:** Group routines taught to guests in one or two sessions.
- **Sound and light:** Everything the performers need, run by our crew.

## How it works

1. **Line-up.** We propose performers for each function.
2. **Samples.** You hear and see each act before booking.
3. **Show.** We manage timings, sound and hospitality for artists.

## Pricing

| Option | From | Includes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Per set | ₹40,000–3 lakh | Depends on the act, group size and travel |

## Questions

### What is chenda melam?

A Kerala percussion ensemble led by the chenda, a cylindrical drum, with cymbals and wind instruments. It is played at temple festivals and weddings, and it makes a loud, joyful arrival.

### Can you mix Western and Indian music?

Yes. Fusion line-ups are common: a string quartet and a nadaswaram, or a band with chenda drummers joining for the finale.