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Artist Sessions

A collection of 9 posts

Artist Session #11: Talal Qureshi on steering the future of Pakistani music and cross-border collaborations

Artist Session #11: Talal Qureshi on steering the future of Pakistani music and cross-border collaborations

Talal Qureshi's journey into the world of music is as unconventional as it is captivating. His trajectory is a testament to the transformative power of passion and perseverance.

Artist Session #10: Sheherazaad (USA) on crafting ethereal soundscapes and reclaiming cultural narratives

Artist Session #10: Sheherazaad (USA) on crafting ethereal soundscapes and reclaiming cultural narratives

Her debut album ‘Qasr’ explores themes of home, displacement, her mother tongue, and imagined homelands as a second-generation immigrant in North America.

ARTIST SESSION #07: Lapgan’s (USA) Musical Journey in Creating Cultural Sounds with a Fresh Spin

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ARTIST SESSION #07: Lapgan’s (USA) Musical Journey in Creating Cultural Sounds with a Fresh Spin

Lapgan is the backward-spelled moniker of Gaurav Nagpal. My neuro-divergent self took some time to figure that one out, but what resonated instantly was the first track of his I accidentally came across on Spotify. When I came across his second beat tape, ‘Duniya Kya Hai’, I instantly reflected on

Artist Session #06 - Zequenx (India) on Paving the Way for Inclusivity and Innovation in the Indian Electronic Scene

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Artist Session #06 - Zequenx (India) on Paving the Way for Inclusivity and Innovation in the Indian Electronic Scene

Zequenx has been a part of some path-breaking communities and collectives which prioritise making space for women and queer artists and a shared love for electronic music and ‘The Rave’.

Artist Session #05 - Molotof (EGYPT) delves into the Roots of Music, Mahraganat, and the importance of Collaborations

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Artist Session #05 - Molotof (EGYPT) delves into the Roots of Music, Mahraganat, and the importance of Collaborations

Mahraganat is one of those music scenes I have been paying attention to, thanks to my friends at PopArabia. As I indulged in the new age of the Egyptian sound, Molotof emerged as my clear favourite, truly a gem within the Mehraganat scene. Having heard glowing praises from friends and

Artist session #04: Mali (IND) - Exploring Uncharted Melodies and ExpandingComfort Boundaries to Redefine Her Musical Boundaries

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Artist session #04: Mali (IND) - Exploring Uncharted Melodies and ExpandingComfort Boundaries to Redefine Her Musical Boundaries

Mali, also known as Maalavika Manoj, is a singer-songwriter from Mumbai, India. Her music uniquely blends classic pop influences with a contemporary twist.

Artist Session: Vinayak^a (India): Preserving the Art of Music with the Pursuit of Crafting One Great Song

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Artist Session: Vinayak^a (India): Preserving the Art of Music with the Pursuit of Crafting One Great Song

I was introduced to the world of dance music during my early twenties in Delhi, where I first discovered Vinayak^a many years ago. What set Vinayak^a apart was his exceptional skills in crafting soundscapes that had the power to transport you to entirely different realms. Recently, his name

Artist Session #02 - Lungelo Manzi (South Africa): Adulting Anonymous (or The Makings Of Manzi)

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Artist Session #02 - Lungelo Manzi (South Africa): Adulting Anonymous (or The Makings Of Manzi)

On Adulting Anonymous, Lungelo Manzi makes a gripping attempt at that determination through a series of self-assessments that ask the listener to make their own considerations simultaneously.

Artist Session #01 - Sickflip (India): An Indian beat to the African Dance Music sound

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Artist Session #01 - Sickflip (India): An Indian beat to the African Dance Music sound

Sickflip is a Mumbai-based DJ and producer who played a significant role in the exponential popularity of Afrohouse, Amapiano and Gqom in India.