When Vagator's Raeeth danced to the tunes of Sultan + Shepard

Katia Goes

FAMILIAR KNOCK

In the wee hours of August 3, 2024, the walls of Raeeth, a restaurant and nightclub in Vagator, echoed with magic as two familiar faces made their long-awaited return to Goa.

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2-AM TOUCHDOWN

Canadian electronic music duo Sultan + Shepard touched down on Goan raeeth (sand) and took command of the DJ console at 2 am, as part of their 2024 India tour.

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CHART TALKS

With chart-topping tracks like "Assassin" and "Skipping Stones," Sultan + Shepard have won the hearts of millions worldwide—and this night was no exception.

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AURA POINTS

Both the artists, beamed with smiles, radiated a humble aura and spun tunes that kept the crowd on their toes throughout the night. Ned Shepard reflected, "It's been a while since we've returned to India."

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ALL HEART

"We first came here 15 years ago, and Goa was the first place we played at, so you guys really always have our hearts," he added fondly.

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LONG OVERDUE

"We're sorry it took us so long to come back, but we're so happy to be here—thank you so much!" he said with genuine enthusiasm.

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CORE MEMORIES

As the crowd wished the night would never end, the two-hour set felt like fleeting moments. Fans sang along to every familiar beat from their favourite DJ duo and were even treated to a preview of unreleased tracks.

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SOUL TIED

After all, with Sultan + Shepard, every lyric feels like it’s been handwritten for you, and every note speaks to your soul in a language only music can translate.

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