PEOPLE OF RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS: CONNECTING PEOPLE & MUSIC

ARTIST BOOKINGS & MANAGEMENT, EVENT CURATION & PRODUCTION

Connecting world-class artists and organizations with unforgettable opportunities and experiences. From event bookings to artist management. Interested in collaborating or booking an artist? Contact us to learn more or inquire about availability. brian@peopleofrhythm.com  

EVENTS, FESTIVALS & PROJECTS

RAVI SHANKAR : RAGAMALA TO ROCKSTAR ART EXHIBITION

A specially curated art exhibition focused on the life and work of late sitar giant and Indian classical music pioneer Ravi Shankar. Featuring hundreds of very rare items, concert posters, artwork, LPs, photographs, recordings and personal items. The exhibition is programmed along with special Ravi Shankar related events including film screenings, Indian classical concerts, music and dance workshops, artist and author talks and discussions. With a goal to help spread the love of Indian classical music and of course highlight the work, history and story of the incredible life of Ravi Shankar, the exhibition debuted at the South Asia Institute in Chicago in November of 2021 and received press and media attention throughout. Supported by the Ravi Shankar Foundation.
Available for exhibition bookings in 2026-2028.

RAGAS LIVE FESTIVAL

People of Rhythm is proud to be a co-presenter and co-curator of Ragas Live Festival with NYC Radio Live, Pioneer Works, Society of Arts and Culture South Asia and Brooklyn Raga Massive. Ragas Live Festival was born as a 24-hour nonstop in-studio radio broadcast at Columbia University's radio station, WKCR, in 2012 and immediately gained a global listening audience. The annual presentation of 50-70 musicians - and its expansive presentation of music inspired by the Indian Classical tradition - became central to a musical movement that the New York Times, New Yorker, NPR, and others have called “The Raga Renaissance”. The event first left the studio and became a live, in-person broadcast in 2016 at Pioneer Works, where it has since grown a passionate following.
2026 Dates:
7PM, Saturday, October 17 - 7PM, Sunday, October 18, 2026

BOSTON UNIVERSITY’S GLOBAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

People of Rhythm’s, Brian Keigher is proud to be the Co-Founder and Producer for the (six year running) annual, all-day outdoor BU Global Music Festival partnering with Boston University’s Arts Initiative Office. The festival takes place on the campus of Boston University each year with an average of 1,000 attendees. Each year, students and Boston area families enjoy eight to ten extraordinary international musical artists and bands, along with educational workshop events and a global bazaar – all events free and open to the public. Continuing Brian’s lifelong mission of producing free, accessible, civic public programming,

2023 Date is Saturday, September 16, 2023.
(RIP) THANKS FOR THE SIX YEARS BU!

RAGAMALA : A CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC

People of Rhythm is the Co-Founder and Co-Curator of the annual, Ragamala showcase concert in Chicago along with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The widely popular, 14-hour all-night long, non-stop concert (now in its 13th year) has become a staple and marquee event as part of World Music Festival Chicago each year. The eight to ten accomplished and rising guest artists and ensembles are selected and featured representing the music of the Northern region of the subcontinent, known as Hindustani music, and also the classical music from South India, known as Carnatic music.

2026 Dates:
Friday, September 25, 2026 - Saturday, September 26, 2026

PEOPLE OF RHYTHM PRESENTS…

People of Rhythm is proud to present and partner on a number of programs in Chicago, New York and Boston each year. People of Rhythm regularly presents a number of international touring artists to the US market, many times making the artist’s US debut concerts and tours. Events range from musicians from around the world to electronic club DJs, music producers to jazz concerts and beyond. Continuing People of Rhythm’s mission of producing diverse artists and events that are accessible to all.

People of Rhythm is proud to have release several collectable vinyl records (12” and 7”) over the decades by a handful of the world’s acclaimed electronic artists including legendary UK producer Luke Vibert and his Wagon Christ alias, along with Midwest techno icons Freddy Fresh and Paul Birken.
Each People Of Rhythm Records limited release are pressed on color vinyl with artwork by noted artists Cody Hudson, Celyn Brazier and Rob Hamilton.