MUMBAI: The Embassy of France in India and Culturesfrance present the young Indo-French group, Sharik Hasan trio. Their unique style is a blend of different genres like jazz, hip-hop, rock and classical. Their first performance, as a part of the Bonjour India festival, will be in Mumbai, 15th December 2009, Blue Frog, 9:30 pm

The trio Sharik Hasan, Gael Patrina and Thibault Perriard, all coming from diverse backgrounds, got together in 2008 with a common musical vision. Their music with a touch of jazz, rock, hip-hop and classical, is bound to enthrall the audience.

"We are pleased to be a part of Bonjour India and we look forward to performing here. We intend to bring out the harmony between different styles of music." Says Sharik Hasan.

Sharik Hasan: Born in 1984, he started learning classical piano at the age of five. He was drawn to the sounds of jazz in the US. After studying music in France, he performed at various events across Europe. Later, he formed a trio with two talented young French musicians, Gael Patrina and Thibault Perriard.

Gael Patrina: Born in Ecuador in 1985, he picked up the electric bass guitar at the age of 12. He has given several international performances and has also played at the North Sea Jazz festival in 2007. Gael, currently performs as a stage musician in bands like Kandinsky Effect, Sharik Hasan Trio, Emrflies Quartet, amongst others.

Thibault Perriard: Born in 1984, the drummer received his diploma in classical percussion (marimba/drums) from the Conservatoire de Fontainebleau as well as a degree in musicology. He has also won several jazz awards. Along with his studies, he composes and works on projects such as Oxyd or Word Out Trio. His first album 'A Casa Supranational' came out in 2006.