Master drummer Stéphane Galland unveils Kanda, a dynamic and shape-shifting trio featuring Lúcia Pires (Steps, Edoardo Cimino, Tomorrow’s Warriors) on flute and EWI, and Louise van den Heuvel (Sonic Hug, Dishwasher_, Stéphane Galland & The Rhythm Hunters) on electric bass and effects. Kanda is a name rich in meaning— from Sanskrit, where it signifies a “chapter” or a rhythmic cycle, to Thai, where it’s an affectionate term for loved ones. Just like its name, the project itself is fluid and versatile. The trio can go fully acoustic or dive into deep electronic textures, with shifting roles between instruments, layered vocals, and intricate rhythmic interplay. Balancing raw energy with delicate atmospheres, Kanda transforms rhythmic complexity into pure sensation and groove. This new chapter in Galland’s musical journey is just beginning, but its distinct identity is already unmistakable.