WTS caught up with Asima backstage after their set at The Mad Festival, Ooty. The male choir and percussion ensemble from Kerala tell us their views on the festival. We also get to know the genesis of Asima as a group, how they create the “borderless” music as Asima & their love of Indian classical music.
Videography: Sumukh Bharadwaj
Interviewed by: Natasha Rego
Natasha Rego uses photography as a way to beat continuous partial attention. It tears her apart that she can't use it to preserve noise and smell as well.
WTS caught up with the latest electronic sensation from Bangalore, India, Sulk Station at the Mad Festival, Ooty. They have some interesting stuff to tell us regarding their formation, response to their debut album (Till You Appear) and their collaboration with Archana Kumar.
Videography: Sumukh Bharadwaj
Interviewed by: and Natasha Rego
Natasha Rego uses photography as a way to beat continuous partial attention. It tears her apart that she can't use it to preserve noise and smell as well.
WTS had a chat with the good folks from Moon Arra at the sidelines of the Mad Festival, Ooty. We hear what they had to say about the festival and the basis for their unique World Music. It is quite interesting how they arrange and compose their disparate musical ideas.
Videography: Sumukh Bharadwaj
Interviewed by: Natasha Rego
Natasha Rego uses photography as a way to beat continuous partial attention. It tears her apart that she can't use it to preserve noise and smell as well.
WTS sat down with the guys from Kutumba, a folk ensemble from Nepal, while taking a breather inside the majestic Fern Hills Palace, Ooty during The Mad Festival. We gained respect for them as they tell us the unique challenges they have faced as folk musicians, their noble projects, inspirations and dedication towards preserving their culture.
Videography: Sumukh Bharadwaj
Interviewed by: Natasha Rego
Natasha Rego uses photography as a way to beat continuous partial attention. It tears her apart that she can't use it to preserve noise and smell as well.
WTS had the chance to have a chat with the fine folks from La Pongal and the accompanying folk musicians in their performance at The Mad Festival, Ooty.
Videography: Sumukh Bharadwaj
Interviewed by: Natasha Rego
Watch Nritarutya explain why you should be at The Mad Festival!
Videography: Sumukh Bharadwaj
Sumukh Bharadwaj looks older than he is. He is doing his degree in Photography from University of Mysore. He is a die hard fan of Pearl Jam and is mostly harmless.
Jagadeesh and Madhuri from World Music band Moon Arra tell WTS what exactly it is about The Mad Festival that they find interesting.
Videography: Sumukh Bharadwaj
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Watch Swarathma explain why you should be at The Mad Festival 2012!
Videography: Sumukh Bharadwaj
Sumukh Bharadwaj looks older than he is. He is doing his degree in Photography from University of Mysore. He is a die hard fan of Pearl Jam and is mostly harmless.