People of Rhythm Productions serves as a performing arts booking agency, presenting organization, record label, and creative music production company. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in presenting live music and multimedia events to the public and supporting artists across the globe. From South Asian classical music, Chicago Blues, Neo Classical, Global traditions, to Jazz, Electronic music and beyond.

Our foundation in event production includes producing and curating shows and festivals such as Ragamala in Chicago and Ragas Live! in Brooklyn. As a booking agency, we represent a diverse roster of artists specializing in world music, jazz, blues electronic and more. Facilitating performances across the United States, Europe, North America and South America. Whether producing signature events, managing artist bookings, or releasing music through our label, we pride ourselves on creating meaningful connections between extraordinary artists and audiences while honoring both traditional and evolving musical forms.

Brian Keigher brings over 30 years of expertise as a live music event producer, curator, DJ, and performing arts consultant. His career spans major cultural institutions, including Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs, the World Music Institute NYC, South Asia Institute Chicago and his own People of Rhythm Productions. He programmed landmark venues like Millennium Park, Grant Park, Chicago Cultural Center as well as international events such as at the Cannes Lion Awards in France. Keigher has facilitated many USA tours, artist visas, sponsorships, grants, block booking networks and works tirelessly on behalf of artists.

His programming credits showcase his versatility across genres and scale, from citywide celebrations like Chicago SummerDance and World Music Festival Chicago to groundbreaking series including Music Without Borders and Jazz, Blues and Beyond. Keigher has also pioneered electronic music events through Ohm Multimedia series, SummerDance DJ series, Sonar Chicago and MUTEK Chicago, while championing global sounds with innovative programs like the Boston University Global Music Festival and Bombay Beatbox Club Night. He has guest curated and collaborated with festivals and presenters such as Pitchfork Music Festival, Eye On India, Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, APAP NYC, Little Island NYC, Red Rocks, The Caverns TN, Central Park SummerStage and more.