JIVA-NOLA is a vivacious music group from New Orleans co-led by vocalist Mehnaz Hoosein & guitarist, tabla and sarode player Andrew McLean.

~ The group performs new and old compositions from popular Indian and other genres with a focus on rhythm, melody and vocal percussion. With accompaniment from seasoned local musicians who suit the varied material, Jiva-Nola brings a fresh, New Orleans inspired, live music approach to the Indian soundscape and vice versa.



~ Mehnaz Hoosein is an award winning singer and international performer from Mumbai, India who’s successful solo career and interests led her from India to Seattle through to New Orleans. 

Andrew McLean, a native New Orleanian trained in North Indian classical music under some of the great legends and has pioneered the introduction of Indian music in New Orleans.