The Dranyen is a traditional Himalayan folk music lute with six strings, used primarily as an accompaniment to singing in the Drukpa Buddhist culture and society in Bhutan, Tibet, Sikkim and Himalayan West Bengal.
Facilitated by:
Tsering Angchuk
Skalzang Tundup
B-side is an initiative by Serendipity Arts centred around independent music and cultural currents stemming from contemporary music practices.
Foundation Initiative
This innovative concert will highlight the dynamic musical dialogue between diverse instruments, creating a vibrant and harmonious blend of textures and rhythms.
Curated by:
Bickram Ghosh
The Isheeta Chakrvarty Collective will showcase original music interspersed with reimagined and rearranged traditional and contemporary songs.
Curated by:
Bickram Ghosh
Commissioned by Serendipity Arts Foundation for Serendipity Arts Festival 2024
In this project, the curator envisions an adaptation of traditional women’s work songs through dance performances that traverse our nation, probing a critical question: what comes to our mind when we think of women’s songs of labour and millstone?
Curated by:
Geeta Chandran
A one hour music piece by Folks-Wagon capturing the sounds of the West Coast of India from Gujarat to Kerala. The performance would include the native music and instruments from the region with a compelling narrative.
Special Project
Daira’s Jaadoo Bastar is a sublime portrayal of unique folk-fusion between members of Art-Rock band Daira and folk musicians of Bastar region in the state of Chhattisgarh. The concert features songs in Halbi, Bhatri and Gondi blended with Hindi lyrics.
Special Project
Journey into the enchanting origins of Indian musical instruments through captivating narratives and evocative performances with Ulka Mayur. A mesmerizing hour where mythology meets melody.
Special Project
Blackstratblues is the solo project of Warren Mendonsa, a guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording engineer. The current lineup’s music is predominantly instrumental, comprising a blend of blues, rock, and 70’s psychedelia with strong melodic and occasional electronic influences.
Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia
Arguably one of the most prolific bands from India, Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ) is a Bangalore based rock band founded in 1996. With 8 studio albums to its credit, TAAQ has toured the subcontinent and performed in prominent festivals and clubs all over the world – from London, Bonn, Glasgow, Dublin, New York, Dallas, Seattle, to Hong Kong, Bahrain, Maldives, Singapore, Dubai, Kathmandu and more.
Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia
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