Evolution of the Afghan Dutar (instrument) with Markus Wach
If you haven’t read the post about the Sato and Kamancheh please do so:
Shedding Light
An attempt to foster connections and cultivate harmony across borders by sharing a myriad of stories from different walks of life!
A shifting paradigm in music commercialization, tips for aspiring artists, and personal musical endeavours with Sathyaprakash
Sathyaprakash is a renowned playback singer based in Chennai, India. For those well vested in Indian cinema music fraternity, you would be well aware of his extensive vocal capabilities, versatility and, not to mention, some of his hit songs that he has rendered for esteemed music directors and films. With carnatic music at the core of his ever growing musical personality, he has pretty much diversified and proven himself in different ‘genres’ from mainstream pop, to various types of regional folk, jazz, and carnatic infused light melodies to say the least. He continues to evolve as a musician especially with his recent venture into the independent scene.
Perspectives on Mental Health, Cancer, and Life with Romee Dussenbroek
Meet my new friend Romee! She is beautiful inside out, easy and fun to talk to, and radiates this empowering and energizing persona! I’ve never actually met her in person. I’ve been following her life journey through her youtube channel where she has been documenting her life from her musical endeavours, worldly travels, personal anecdotes, and recently her cancer journey.
Dealing with Creative blocks and Carving an identity as a musician with Aditya Bisht
His insta handle: @addy_music
|Women Behind The Scenes| Meet Rianjali!
Rianjali is a multifaceted South Asian American artist. She is a composer, singer, writer, music supervisor, teacher and most importantly, an extremely down to earth, charismatic and confident woman . She has made a mark in the entertainment industries of two powerhouses: the US and India and continues to break walls and push the frontiers in this rather contentious space.
Introduction to the Chitravina with Akshay Vaidyanathan
My conversations with Akshay have been so enriching, energizing and just a galore for any instrument lovers . Akshay has created his own version of the Chitravina in an attempt to find and produce an amplifying and rather unique sound not typically heard on a traditional Veena.
SA personal attempt to shed light on underrated and less commercial forms of artistry
Recently, I had an epiphany, I began to question my love and passion for music. Music is universal, yet a subjective experience. It manifests in culture and religion, connecting masses of people on a both conscious & subconscious level , such as what we see in Church choirs, Mosque and Temple prayers. It can also serve to unite people of different time periods, as with the contemporary and evolving genre of ‘fusion’. Music can also serve as a medium of communication, or rather, language for those in different countries! We see so many cross collaborations these days with Indian Raags being played on atypical instruments like the Oud or even fretless Indian instruments that can play quarter tones .
Exploring the Kamanceh and Sato with Markus Wach
Portfolio: https://www.markuswach.de/
