Bruce Lee Mani — a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of Thermal And A Quarter — has been a defining voice in Indian rock for nearly three decades.
Join us for an evening of stories, reflections and music as he shares his journey in a relaxed conversation, followed by an intimate music session.

About the artist
Bruce Lee Mani is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and educator, best known as the founding member and frontman of Thermal And A Quarter (TAAQ) — widely regarded as one of India’s most respected rock bands. A largely self-taught musician with a distinctive style, Bruce has spent nearly three decades performing and touring across India and internationally.
Beyond his work with TAAQ, he is an award-winning musician, composer, and music educator. He has released acclaimed solo albums, composed for theatre and film, and co-founded Bangalore’s well-known music school Taaqademy, shaping the next generation of musicians.

About New Acropolis Culture Circle
Exploring culture, with a philosophical axis.
The Culture Circle initiative celebrates culture as a beautiful bridge to connect with universal human values such as Beauty, Goodness, Justice, and Truth.
By creating a platform that features artists and practitioners of various forms of cultural expression, it seeks to enable a deeper appreciation of the philosophical roots of the arts and the role of the artist today in creating the future.

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