If deep house music and folk-inspired textures sound like an unlikely combination to you, Hamza Rahimtula's sets have a way of making that pairing feel completely natural. And on March 13th, he's bringing exactly that to The Hood by Olive in Bengaluru, for what promises to be one of the more interesting nights out in the city this month.

The evening opens with a warm-up set by DJ Kay, who'll ease the room into the night with deep, melodic layers, the kind of set that gets the space breathing before the main act takes over. Then Hamza steps up, and things shift. Known for his "organically-charged" textures, he has a rare ability to take mystical folk melodies and reimagine them for a modern dancefloor, keeping the energy high while giving the music real depth and soul.

His work has earned support from names like Richie Hawtin, which says a lot about the level of craft behind what he does. This isn't background music, it's the kind of performance that turns a venue into a listening room, where you find yourself genuinely paying attention even while you're dancing.

The Hood itself is the perfect setting for a night like this. The latest venture from the Olive Group, the team behind Olive Beach, SodaBottleOpenerWala, The Fatty Bao, and Monkey Bar, it's been designed as an all-day bar and dining space with the energy of a global neighbourhood spot. Community, connection, and casual cool over pretentious luxury. The kind of place where you feel at home from the moment you walk in which makes it a natural fit for music that's genre-spanning and genuinely inclusive.

Whether you're a dedicated deep house head or just someone who appreciates a well-curated night out in a great space, Deep Grooves at The Hood is the kind of evening worth putting in the calendar.

Here are the details:

• Where: The Hood by Olive, Krishna Manaera, 14/1, Wood St, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru
• When: March 13th, 10 PM onwards
• Instagram: @thehood_india