Taking the stage in California, he showcased his deep appreciation for Indian culture with a mesmerizing collaboration featuring the Chenda Melam, a traditional percussion ensemble from Kerala.

During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan shares a captivating photograph with his 16.9 million Instagram followers, showcasing a vibrant art form, chenda melam, which originates from the state of Kerala.

For the unversed, chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument that originates from Kerala. The art form has been around for hundreds of years and is an integral part of festivals in the state.

He truly won the hearts of the audience by embracing Indian culture, as he appeared on the stage with Chenda Melam (a traditional percussion ensemble from Kerala). Representing his home state ...

He was joined on stage by Kochuveetil Beats, a chenda melam ensemble from Kerala, who wore traditional white outfits and played the powerful drums throughout the set. The collaboration added a ...