More than just a concert, ‘Strings & Stillness’ is a fundraising initiative with a mission to support the education of 100 underprivileged children through Gift A Smile, a long-running education initiative of The Art of Living. Recognised as one of the foremost names in Indian devotional music, Vikram Hazra is widely regarded as the pioneer who introduced the electric guitar into Indian devotional music. He blends traditional chants with contemporary world music while preserving their spiritual essence. Over the last three decades, he has released more than 20 albums and performed across 50 countries, taking Indian devotional music to audiences around the world. He has earned recognition for making devotional music accessible and relevant to younger audiences while staying true to its roots.