Maya Neelakantan’s Heavy Metal Performance at ‘America’s Got Talent’ Goes Viral; Anand Mahindra Wants Young Indian Contestant To Perform at Mahindra Blues Fest
Maya Neelakantan’s electrifying blend of heavy metal and Carnatic music on America’s Got Talent has earned praise from Anand Mahindra, who hopes to see her perform at the Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai.
The video of Maya Neelakantan’s performance at the auditions of America’s Got Talent Season 19 has gone viral, captivating judges, audiences, and netizens alike. The 11-year-old Indian contestant’s powerful heavy metal rendition of Papa Roach’s “Last Resort”, infused with Carnatic elements, has left everyone stunned. Anand Mahindra, Indian business magnate and chairman of Mahindra Group, praised Maya and expressed his desire for the ‘rock goddess’ to perform at the Mahindra Blues Festival, an esteemed annual event held every February in Mumbai. Past performers at this festival have included legends like Buddy Guy, Walter Trout and John Mayall. ‘America’s Got Talent Season 19’: 11-Year-Old Guitarist Maya Neelakantan Amazes Judges and Audiences with Her Performance of Papa Roach’s ‘Last Resort’ (Watch Video).
Anand Mahindra Praising Maya Neelakantan’s Performance At AGT
Oh My God
Maya Neelakantan is only 10 years old. 10!
Yes, Simon, she’s a Rock Goddess.
From the land of Goddesses.
We have to get her back here to do her stuff at the @mahindrablues !@jaytweetshah @vgjairam pic.twitter.com/sRNHPBondg
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 29, 2024
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