Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has hailed singer Kailash Kher as the pioneer of “Divine Jamming” or Bhajan Clubbing, praising his role in bringing spiritual music to a contemporary stage. The announcement came during the inauguration of the Cadence Music Festival 2026 at the Whistling Woods International campus in Mumbai.
The three-day festival, running from March 30 to April 1, 2026, aims to bridge the gap between industry veterans and aspiring student talent. During media interactions, Ghai said, “Today marks a truly auspicious day for our Whistling Woods. As we launch our Music Festival this year—in 2026—our Music School has adopted a magnificent theme for the occasion: 'Divine Jammers.' You may have heard of the concept of 'Bhajan Clubbing'; today, the students have imbued this practice with a spiritual dimension—a development that fills us with immense pride.”
Ghai went on to highlight Kher’s pioneering influence: “Yet, what fills me with even greater pride is the fact that my dearest friend, Kailash Kher Ji, pioneered this very movement fifteen years ago. While terms like 'Bhajan Clubbing' and 'Divine Jammers' have only recently entered the lexicon, Kailash Ji is, in truth, the true mentor behind this phenomenon—someone who has steadfastly upheld the integrity of his craft and his spiritual expression. Today, he has graced us with his presence to inaugurate this festival and will be interacting with the students.”
Kailash Kher headlined the opening ceremony on March 30, performing his signature Divine Jamming music that creatively fuses traditional bhajan melodies with modern musical arrangements. His performance set an inspiring tone for the festival, emphasizing the spiritual and communal power of music.
The Cadence Music Festival 2026 at WWI continues through April 1, offering workshops, live performances, and mentoring sessions designed to nurture the next generation of musicians while celebrating innovation in Indian spiritual music.