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artists for gigs and generated some fantastic numbers to the delight of their audiences. Their biggest asset band is their ability to adapt funk into regional languages such as Tamil, Hindi as well as English. They also love putting in a bit of R and B, Disco and Soul which effortlessly blend with the genre. Apart from their fantastic music presentation, they got more attention with incredible sound engineering by Toby Joseph. job. But Funktuation stepped up to the challenge and have been creating great experiences for their listeners. They bring out a soulful dimension to each number by adding additional layers of bass, percussions, and vocal magic. With Benny Dayal’s versatility in singing various genres ranging from Classical Music, Indian Folk to western pop- Funktuation is a band which cannot be missed! Funktuation draws inspiration from artists such as Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Planetshakers, and even pop sensation Justin Timberlake. Their approach prioritizes balance between melodious sound and contemporary riffs. The band is incredibly high on energy but manage to tantalize listeners with soul-striking tones every time. They have had the privilege to travel extensively over the world and perform in prestigious venues such as Indian Tri Festival festival, Malaysia; MAD festival; Gaana Music Festival, San Francisco; Indian Turf Festival and so on. India, where music primarily serves film music, making independent music and creating an impact is not an easy We had the opportunity to strike a conversation with the band members and ask them about funk, life and creativity The Score Magazine highonscore.com 13