The UK virtual band Gorillaz honored the musical legacy of Asha Bhosle during a sold-out performance at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, previewing their upcoming tour in India.
The UK virtual band Gorillaz paid tribute to the legendary singer Asha Bhosle during their sold-out performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. This remarkable event offered Indian audiences a glimpse of the cultural celebration they can expect when The Mountain Tour arrives in Mumbai and Bengaluru in January 2027.
The show placed Indian music and culture at the forefront, celebrating the contributions of iconic artists featured in the band’s critically acclaimed album, ‘The Mountain.’ One of the evening’s highlights included a special performance of “The Shadowy Light,” a song from the album, featuring Bhosle’s granddaughter, Zanai, alongside Gorillaz founder Damon Albarn.
The tribute underscored Asha Bhosle’s immense impact on music, connecting generations of Indian musical talent with a packed stadium audience. Albarn and co-founder Jamie Hewlett brought their groundbreaking virtual band to life in a stadium setting for the first time, supported by a live band of 13 musicians and 24 guest performers from over 15 countries.
The event showcased the global, collaborative spirit of ‘The Mountain,’ with Indian artists playing a pivotal role. Among the featured performers were bansuri virtuoso Ajay Prasanna and singer Asha Puthli, highlighting India’s influence on the album. The project also includes contributions from renowned Indian artists such as Anoushka Shankar and sarod maestros Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash.
“Thank you so much for attending this mass gathering of multi-cultural, multi-generational music, we appreciate you,” Albarn expressed to the audience.
For Indian fans, the performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium illustrated how deeply Indian musical influences are woven into ‘The Mountain.’ Many creative and musical elements showcased during the tribute to Asha Bhosle and other Indian collaborators will be part of Gorillaz’s anticipated debut performances in India next January.
“We are all one under the sun,” Hewlett added, emphasizing the unifying power of music.
Gorillaz, formed in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, is known for its innovative approach to music. The band features four animated members—2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs—whose stories are conveyed through music videos, artwork, comics, and animation.
Renowned for their genre-blending style, Gorillaz combines elements of hip hop, electronic music, and world music, often collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds. While many musicians contribute to the project, Albarn remains the only permanent musical member, steering the band beyond the Britpop sound of his previous group, Blur, to create a boundary-crossing musical experience.
The performance at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium provided Indian audiences with a preview of what awaits when The Mountain Tour arrives in Mumbai and Bengaluru in January 2027.
Upcoming tour dates include:
January 23, 2027 – District Arena @ Terraform, Bengaluru
January 27, 2027 – Jio World Garden, Mumbai
For tickets and more information, visit www.gorillaz.com.
The tribute to Asha Bhosle and the celebration of Indian music during the Gorillaz concert exemplify the band’s commitment to honoring diverse musical traditions, according to India Currents.