Grammy-winning Malian band Tinariwen will headline the inaugural India Jazz Project (IJP), a new music and culture festival set to launch in February across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Organized by Foreword, the IJP aims to be a platform for global artistry and India's creative scene, featuring jazz, blues, soul, and world music. The festival will showcase Tinariwen alongside prominent Indian jazz and blues musicians, fostering a convergence of international and local talent. Organizers envision the project as a movement to elevate India's cultural offerings, including its culinary and hospitality sectors, to match global standards.