Calicut, the city of spices · Music, halwa and the Malabar coast

Live singer in Kozhikode

Kozhikode, once called Calicut, is the old spice port where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498, and a city with a deep love of ghazal, Hindustani music and football.

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Kerala

Music for the venues of Kozhikode

Kozhikode has an international airport at Karipur with flights from Mumbai and the Gulf.

  • Wedding and reception halls across the city
  • Ghazal and Hindustani music evenings
  • Gulf-family functions and homecoming events
  • Beach and Mananchira square gatherings

Your live singer in Kozhikode

Kozhikode was the capital of the Zamorin rulers and a gateway for the spice trade. Its beach, the Mananchira square, the mithai street and the halwa shops tell part of its story. The city is also known for its literary tradition, its football and its love of Hindi film music, particularly the songs of Rafi and Kishore.

The Malabar region has a particular fondness for ghazal and Hindi retro music, and live music clubs have long played the songs of the fifties to the seventies. Many families have members in the Gulf, and weddings and homecoming events are large and festive.

A singer who offers old Hindi film songs, ghazals and a few Malayalam favourites will be warmly received in Kozhikode. Weddings and receptions often have separate sections for men and women, and the organiser advises on the arrangement.

The year in Kozhikode

The wedding season peaks when Gulf-based families return, usually in the summer and at Eid and Christmas. Onam and Vishu are celebrated widely, and the winter is pleasant. The monsoon is heavy.

What Kozhikode hosts expect

The city is polite and musical. A performer who understands the lyrics of retro songs and who honours the conventions of the family is respected.

A retro set for Kozhikode

Kozhikode’s ear for Rafi, Kishore and Mukesh means the Hindi retro catalogue is welcome: Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, Zindagi Ke Safar Mein and Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein. A Malayalam film hit rounds out the first half. Homecoming weddings add lively songs after dinner.

Venues and planning in Kozhikode

Kozhikode’s weddings and receptions use auditoriums and convention centres across the city, hotels near the beach road and Mavoor Road, and community halls. Many families hold separate gatherings for men and women at Muslim weddings, which the organiser plans.

The international airport at Karipur is about forty-five minutes away, with flights from Mumbai and the Gulf. Gulf families’ home leave sets many dates. Retro Hindi songs and ghazals are especially loved, and the monsoon months are avoided for outdoor events.

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Dharmik live, in pictures and songs

Photos and reels are from Dharmik’s own shows. The songs below are the ones people ask for most at live music in Kozhikode.

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Place
Kozhikode, Kerala
Travel
Outstation: travel and stay planned with the quote
Formats
Solo, Duo, 3-Piece, 4-Piece, Full Band

Often asked for

  • Chaudhvin Ka Chand
  • Mere Sapno Ki Rani
  • Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
  • Tere Bina Zindagi Se
  • Chura Liya Hai Tumne
  • Yeh Shaam Mastani
  • Roop Tera Mastana
  • Zindagi Ke Safar Mein

A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.

Why Dharmik

Why hosts choose Dharmik in Kozhikode

  • 01

    700+ live shows

    Weddings, sangeets, parties, hotels, festivals and corporate evenings over more than 5 years, so the music is paced for the room.

  • 02

    A wide Hindi repertoire

    Bollywood from every decade, Sufi, ghazal, bhajan and garba, with songs added on request; see the playlist.

  • 03

    Solo to full band

    From one voice and a guitar to a stage band, so the format follows the venue and the guest list.

  • 04

    Offices in five cities

    The main office is in Virar West, with offices in Rajkot, Dwarka, Porbandar and Ahmedabad.

  • 05

    Worldwide and remote

    Travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere.

  • 06

    Clear plans on WhatsApp

    Dates, formats, fees and logistics are agreed in writing, and you can reach us by call or message.

Formats

Which setup suits your event?

1 musician

Solo

Just Dharmik and the room.

Good for House parties, Cocktail hours and Restaurants & lounges.

Ask about Solo

2 musicians

Duo

A melody instrument for extra warmth.

Good for Sundowners, Mehendi & intimate sangeets and Hotel lounges.

Ask about Duo

3 musicians

3-Piece

Rhythm joins the melody.

Good for Sufi & ghazal evenings, Bhajan nights and Corporate dinners.

Ask about 3-Piece

4 musicians

4-Piece

A real band feel, no big stage needed.

Good for Sangeet nights, Brand events and Hotel & resort evenings.

Ask about 4-Piece

6 musicians

Full Band

Stage-filling sound for big celebrations.

Good for Destination weddings, Large sangeets and Festivals & tourism events.

Ask about Full Band

How it works

Booking in four steps

  1. 1

    Message or call

    Send the occasion, the date, the city, the venue and the number of guests on WhatsApp, or call. There are no forms to fill in.

  2. 2

    Agree the date and format

    Availability, the format that suits the room, from a solo singer to a full band, and the fee are agreed together. An advance holds the date.

  3. 3

    Plan the set and the day

    Songs, timings, sound and power are settled in writing. For events away from the main office in Virar West, travel and stay are agreed here too.

  4. 4

    Perform

    The musicians arrive early, check the sound and perform. For remote events a short test session runs before the live stream.

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Worldwide and remote

Not in India? The music travels.

Dharmik travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere in the world, live, over a video call or a stream.

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Our offices

  • Maharashtra

    Virar West

    702, M-11, M-Avenue, Rustomjee Evershine Global City
    Virar West, Maharashtra 401303
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  • Gujarat

    Rajkot

    Shop No. 324, Chandreshnagar Main Road, Mayani Chowk
    Rajkot, Gujarat 360004
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  • Gujarat

    Dwarka

    T.V. Station Area, Patel Samaj Road, Dev Bhumi Dwarka
    Dwarka, Gujarat 361335
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  • Gujarat

    Porbandar

    Meera Shopping Center, First Floor, Kedareshvar Road
    Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
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  • Gujarat

    Ahmedabad

    Swaminarayan Park-1, Opp. Swaminarayan Park-2, New Vasna, Vishala
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007
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Local FAQs

Live singer in Kozhikode: your questions

Very. Songs of Rafi, Kishore and Mukesh are widely loved.

Some are; the organiser explains the arrangement in advance.

By air to Karipur, or by road from Kochi.

The city has a long tradition of Hindi film music, especially Rafi and Kishore.

A famous sweet from Kozhikode’s mithai street.

At Karipur, about forty-five minutes away.

Yes, it is a favourite place for families.

Yes. A mappila pattu or two suits many Malabar weddings.

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