#SoundsOfSociety is a project to document and present the sounds of today. It is a step towards a genre-free, no-rules, and an all-inclusive approach to presenting music-making and its associated performing arts. Music that represents the social and cultural milieu in which you live. We are the sounds of today. We are the Sounds of Society. Each episode is carefully curated, and in most cases it's very spontaneous. Presented by - Society Tea Produced by - Urban Beat Project Curated by - Laiq Qureshi In this episode | Love Life Song Composed by - Cian Finn This episode features a spontaneous jam on a song written by Cian Finn, called “Love Life”. Focusing on bringing out a positive message in today’s world when everything seems to be focussed on the exact opposite, this episode brings together the lyrical prowess of Mumbai based ethical rappers “Swadesi” who rap in Hindi and Sanskrit, together with Cian Finn’s song-writing and soothing voice, and LMK’s sweet and melodic vocal textures. ---------------- Swadesi ---------------- Swadesi is a group of young Emcess producers, DJs and graffiti artists that aim to bring about a change through their art and music. Swadesi features rappers who rap in different Indian languages. The group takes its name after the anti-colonial movement of the nation against British rule and oppression. They believe that the future of our country lies in the hands of the youth empowered with the idea of 'Swadesi' i.e. Embracing all things Indian. And their creations reflect this school of thought. https://swadesi.bandcamp.com/ ----------------- Cian Finn ----------------- Hailing from the west of Ireland, Cian Finn is a producer & vocalist inspired by the sounds of soul, blues and reggae. Currently working with some of the most respected acts in contemporary dub music, Cian has performed live with Mad Professor, Zion Train, Iration Steppas, Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Dubwise, Cornerstone Roots, Dubkasm, and Radikal Guru. His vocal tracks have been remixed by Manasseh, RSD, Phaeleh, and Indigo. http://www.cianfinn.com/ --------- LMK --------- Born in a family of musicians, music runs through the veins of LMK – a contraction in 3 letters of her name Lamarca – from a very young age. After 12 years of conservatory at the service of the harp, she discovered a new instrument: her voice. It turned out to be the French songstress’ most powerful weapon. With her true passion being reggae and hip-hop, LMK has developed an urban style full of fresh tinged jazz & soul notes. https://www.facebook.com/lmkofficiel/ ----------------------- Video Credits ----------------------- DoP: Oleg Kuzmin Color Correction: Sadaf Javan Packaging and Post Prod: Sadaf Javan Mixing and Mastering: Ashyar Balsara Recording Engineer: Laiq Qureshi English Subtitling: Priyanka Charan Location: Corgao, Goa ------------------------ http://www.soundsofsociety.in http://www.societytea.in http://urbanbeatproject.com ------------------------- #UrbanBeatProject

#SoundsOfSociety is a project to document and present the sounds of today. It is a step towards a genre-free, no-rules, and an all-inclusive approach to presenting music-making and its associated performing arts. Music that represents the social and cultural milieu in which you live. We are the sounds of today. We are the Sounds of Society. Each episode is carefully curated, and in most cases it's very spontaneous. Presented by - Society Tea Produced by - Urban Beat Project Curated by - Laiq Qureshi In this episode | Sugar On My Sweets Both Mr. Woodnote and Bellatrix are no stranger to spontaneity, and are known for creating intricate structures on the fly. Having known about each other for a while, and despite the fact that both lived in the UK, this was the first time they got to perform and create something together. What you hear is absolutely unplanned, and showcases their versatility and sheer genius both, as a musician and as a producer. ----------------------- Mr. Woodnote ----------------------- Mr Woodnote is a saxophonist, composer and producer living in Bristol, UK. His live shows are unique each night as he freestyles beats and riffs with only a microphone, a loop station, a saxophone and an electric saxophone. https://www.mrwoodnote.co.uk/ ------------- Bellatrix ------------- Bellatrix is a fast rising singer and songwriter who also happens to be a professional bassist and former world beatboxing champion. The musical career of this multifaceted artist has seen her travel the world and perform with an array of artists from Nadia Rose to Angelique Kidjo, The Gyuto Monks of Tibet, to Jarvis Cocker, and is now culminating in a solo project that draws on and really shows her broad experience as a music creator. Bellatrix is always engaged in a diverse range of projects for which she wears a number of different musical hats. https://www.bellatrixmusic.co.uk/ ----------------------- Video Credits ----------------------- DoP: Mohit Kapil Color Correction: Sadaf Javan // Seen Productions Packaging and Post Prod: Sadaf Javan // Seen Productions Mixing and Mastering: Mr. Woodnote Recording Engineer: Laiq Qureshi Location: Sainik Farms, Delhi ------------------------ http://www.soundsofsociety.in http://www.societytea.in http://urbanbeatproject.com ------------------------- #UrbanBeatProject

#SoundsOfSociety is a project to document and present the sounds of today. It is a step towards a genre-free, no-rules, and an all-inclusive approach to presenting music-making and its associated performing arts. Music that represents the social and cultural milieu in which you live. We are the sounds of today. We are the Sounds of Society. Each episode is carefully curated, and in most cases it's very spontaneous. Presented by - Society Tea Produced by - Urban Beat Project Curated by - Laiq Qureshi In this episode | Know The Sunset Lyrics: Nicolas Obino Song Composition - Naaman, Cisco Kid, Bee Wise In this episode of Sounds of Society, we take you to a journey into Reggae music coming out of India through three European musicians that call India home in the winter. Originally championed by the likes of Reggae Rajahs, Delhi Sultanate, Dakta Dub, 10000 Lions Soundsystem, Rudy Roots and a few more, Reggae music was slow to rise, but is slowly gaining prominence, especially in the sunshine coastal town of North Goa. Mainly thanks to India's only Reggae festival Goa Sunsplash. While a lot of it is digital, or Vinyl, we wanted to showcase a bit of what is happening behind the scene in the live Reggae circuit in India. Each artist featured here has dedicated their lives to the music, as they live, eat and breathe Reggae music. Enjoy this collaboration of french heavy weight - Naâman, alongside Sardinian MC - Cisco Kid, and French musician and selector - Bee Wise. ---------------- Naâman ---------------- It should no longer be necessary to introduce Martin Mussard better known as Naâman to the Reggae massive. The 27-year-old singer from the North of France has already been establishing himself and his music since 2010, and can point to respectable achievements like winning Les Victoires du Reggae, ranking second most programmed artist on the festival circuit in France in 2016 and touring the world from China to Hungary, from Russia to Jamaica. Also his two past albums enjoyed great popularity, sold by thousands, increasing his fanbase in France but also worldwide. Beyond has been released October 6 in 2017 and has made great scores, wandering in the pop charts and reaching 5th place on Itunes general France charts the week of release. Every song shines with a very unique sentiment and mood that results in Beyond taking us on an emotional journey from the uplifting, even witty Plant It Over to the thoughtful Own Yourself, that surprises with a retracted Island Pop atmosphere after a gentle acoustic guitar intro with weeping violin and deep lyrics about self-love. I Feel Your Soul experiments with reversed sounds, while Diamond And Pearl shifts between Hip Hop and funky Soul feel. The only by acoustic guitar accompanied Beyond is a highlight in its simplicity and masterly concludes the compilation through touching sincerity and minimalism that goes straight to the heart and soul. For the very special highlight of the album, Naâman traveled to Jamaica once more and followed an invitation by living legend Toots Hibbert. Together the two artists recorded Got To Try, a motivating Ska track with dominant piano chords and sweet harmonies supporting the soulful voice of the Maytals singer. Even if music might not solve all problems Naâman’s positive messages on these versatile and diversified instrumentals are a felicitous, gratifying combination that will at least have you forget your troubles for 46 minutes – or even longer if you press repeat. - Munchy (ReggaeVille) www.naaman-official.com ---------------- Bee Wise ---------------- Bee Wise is Producer, Sound System Operator and Live Musician. Out of love for Reggae music, culture and spiritual message it conveys, Bee Wise is delivering Top Selections that flows from Roots from the 70's to the most recent Stepper Sounds out of UK and European Sound Systems. https://www.facebook.com/BWiseee/ ---------------- Cisco Kid ---------------- Cisco kid is a Reggae Roots Dub selecta. Born in Sardinia island, raised worldwide. Since ten years now Cisco Kid has been expressing himself through the mic and his fine selection spreading the word of love and unity https://www.facebook.com/BWiseee/ Insta: @CiscokidMC ----------------------- Video Credits ----------------------- Producer: Laiq Qureshi Director and DoP: Sadaf Javan AD: Richard Photographer: Jayashree Ojha Color Correction: Sadaf Javan Packaging and Post Prod: Sadaf Javan Mixing and Mastering: Ashyar Balsara Recording Engineer: Laiq Qureshi Production Assistant: Younus Ahmed Location: Keri, Goa ------------------------ http://www.soundsofsociety.in http://www.societytea.in http://urbanbeatproject.com ------------------------- #UrbanBeatProject

#SoundsOfSociety is a project to document and present the sounds of today. It is a step towards a genre-free, no-rules, and an all-inclusive approach to presenting music-making and its associated performing arts. Music that represents the social and cultural milieu in which you live. We are the sounds of today. We are the Sounds of Society. Each episode is carefully curated, and in most cases it's very spontaneous. Presented by - Society Tea Produced by - Urban Beat Project Curated by - Laiq Qureshi In this episode | Akhiyan Lyrics - Tritha Composition - Mathias Durand and Tritha Akhiyan is a song based on Raag Asavari. It's a love song which talks about the lover’s eyes, when they meet for the first time. How time stops when they look at each other, “ Tritha In this episode of Sounds of Society, we showcase a collaboration between one of India's finest yet under-rated singers Tritha Sinha, and multi-instrumentalist genius musician and Indophile, Mathias Durand. They have worked extensively together, and their work is nothing short of exemplary. This episode is a perfect example of musical harmony. While Tritha sticks to her roots, and Mathias to his, they come together as one. ----------- Tritha ----------- Tritha Sinha is a vocalist, composer and music producer based out of New Delhi and Paris. Her debut album 'PaGLI', released on Sony Music in 2014, saw her earn the license to break the rules as well as unlearn and re-interpret what she had learnt in her classical methods. Her next album 'Raagas in Paris' released in 2016 on Silk Road label saw her fuse Indian classical with psychedelic rock with french musicians, Mathias Durand and Paul Schneiter - with whom she formed her rock band Tritha Electric. Her next album, 'Elements d'existence' was inspired by the five elements and saw french musician and sound healer, Martin Dubois on production duties. Tritha has also co-founded SPACE, a women collective based in New Delhi that creates music to promote dialogue about gender justice. https://www.facebook.com/trithamusic/ ----------------- Mathias Durand ----------------- Mathias Durand is a composer, producer and singer-songwriter born in France in 1983. He learned as a young child classical music on the piano from his grandmother Félicie Duriez and is a self-taught guitarist. He plays a Folk Psychedelic music, inspired by Krautrock, Experimental and Minimal composers. In 2009 after four years of studies in the class of Acousmatic composition with Régis Renouard-Larivière in conservatoire Paris 7, he travels to India and starts his training in Indian classical music with Santanu Bandyopadhyay in Kolkata. He also learns the sitar from Subho Chakraborty and nowadays he studies Dhrupad with the Gundecha Brothers https://www.mathiasdurand.com/ www.facebook.com/mathiasdurandmusic ----------------------- Video Credits ----------------------- Producer: Laiq Qureshi DoP: Sachin Soni Color Correction: Sadaf Javan Packaging and Post Prod: Sadaf Javan Mixing and Mastering: Mathias Durand Recording Engineer: Mathias Durand Location: Arambol, Goa ------------------------ http://www.soundsofsociety.in http://www.societytea.in http://urbanbeatproject.com ------------------------- #UrbanBeatProject

#SoundsOfSociety is a project to document and present the sounds of today. It is a step towards a genre-free, no-rules, and an all-inclusive approach to presenting music-making and its associated performing arts. Each episode is carefully curated, and in most cases is very spontaneous. Presented by - Society Tea Produced by - Urban Beat Project Curated by - Laiq Qureshi In this episode | Wind Blows Where It Wants Lyrics - Mohamed Alnuma Composition - Mohamed Alnuma In this episode, we feature a beautiful blend of Indo-Mediterranean music & poetry. This is the story of the connection of 3 musicians who met for the first time here on the sets of Sounds of Society. While originally written by Mohamed, he says, “It's the song of the four elements, extracted from their conventional sense. Where wind is the immanence of “what is”. Water is the “process”. Fire is what is given to “sense”. Earth is our “final destination”.” Mohamed presents a quality of existential philosophy in his brand of Franco-Iraqi songwriting, which is then elevated and added to by Dilshad Khan and Raul Sengupta, blending in the sounds of Indian Classical music, that comes from the deeper understanding of their own traditions, and cultural. This is World Music as it’s finest. ------------------------------ Mohamed Alnuma ------------------------------ Mohamed Alnuma (a Franco-Iraqi Oud player and singer) is a Nomadic artist, a career that unfolds itself as a creative process based on a double articulation: Bringing the elsewhere to "here and now", taking the "here and now" to the elsewhere. Beautiful musicians from various parts of the world have been gathered to embrace music and happiness along the way. "Al safa quartet " was formed in Germany with Syrians and Turkish’s musicians. In France "Pechêurs de perles". In Turkey "Hawa, the first wind" a project of bringing togther musicians from Turkey, Iran and India. In Greece "Roubayyat quartet", In Israel "Jalajil", In India "Hawa, time caravan" , all with various local and abroad musicians. Apart from the strictly musical projects, he co-founded with his wife Daniell Alnuma (dancer and choreographer), the Company Orientations in which he collaborate as musician and as an artistic director. Many shows where created around the world, such as "Afikna" in Israel Jerusalem festival, "Nostalgia" in France and Africa, "The rite of spring" in France and India.....etc. https://www.facebook.com/mohamed.alnuma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3XkD38p3DI --------------------- Dilshad Khan --------------------- Dilshad Khan born in 1983 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He belongs to the Sikar Gharana of music which has given several stalwarts to Indian classical music, like the legendary Padma Bhushan Ustad Sultan Khan. He is the ninth generation to take up Sarangi. His great grandfather Ustad Azim Khan was a court musician at Sikar in Rajasthan. He began his training at the age of 6 in music from his grandfather Ustad Gulab Khan Sahab and later he started learning sarangi from his legendary uncle Padma Bhushan Ustad Sultan Khan Sahab, who is one of the most renowned sarangi players and Vocalists from India. Apart from his solo performances he has had the honour to perform with artists like Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Trilok Gurtu, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Pt. Ajay Pohankar, Pt. Ajay Chakrabarty, Sivamani and many more. https://www.facebook.com/ustaddilshadkhan ------------------------ Raul Sengupta ------------------------ Born to an Indian father and a German mother, Raul grew up in a household that was always bubbling with crossover sounds that were as varied as Rabindrasangeet and Western Classical music. Having discovered his love for music at the age of 6, his journey into the same began with the drums at the Academy of Music in Germany. Since then he has travelled along varied and multicultural paths that have traversed the percussive traditions of Africa, Latin America and the Orient. In a return to his musical and cultural roots, he then travelled to Kolkata where he studied tabla under the guidance of Maestro Shankar Ghosh, one of India’s most eminent tabla players. He has toured worldwide with Prem Joshua, but also with artists like Ashraf Sharif Khan, Mahmood Sabri, Nassir Shamma, Renato Rozic, George Bishop, Archaic Pop Stuff, Amritan, Piirpauke. https://www.facebook.com/raul.sengupta ----------------------- Video Credits ----------------------- Producer: Laiq Qureshi Director: Sadaf Javan DoP: Sadaf Javan, Richard Production Assistant: Jayashree Ojha Photography: Jayashree Ojha Post Production: Seen Productions (https://www.seenproductions.ie/) Mixing and Mastering: Ashyar Balsara Recording Engineer: Laiq Qureshi Location: Jambudvipa Eco Resort, Goa ------------------------ http://www.soundsofsociety.in http://www.societytea.in http://urbanbeatproject.com ------------------------- #UrbanBeatProject

#SoundsOfSociety is a project to document and present the sounds of today. It is a step towards a genre-free, no-rules, and an all-inclusive approach to presenting music-making and its associated performing arts. Music that represents the social and cultural milieu in which you live. We are the sounds of today. We are the Sounds of Society. Each episode is carefully curated, and in most cases it's very spontaneous. Presented by - Society Tea Produced by - Urban Beat Project Curated by - Laiq Qureshi In this episode | Flow (Acoustic) Lyrics: Dub FX | Sahida Apsara Song Composition - Dub FX In this episode of Sounds of Society, we want to share the story of love, transcending borders, race, colour. Happily married, Dub Fx and Sahida create this seamless flow of energy that moves with such intensity through their lyrical prowess. We are extremely happy to present this special acoustic rendition of Dub Fx's popular tune - Flow. Shot here in Goa, on their visit to Goa Sunsplash, we were fortunate to have them spend an afternoon with us on a beautiful sunny day. Lyrics Joined at the soul with a pair of headphones We need nobody to let ourselves go Always at my side as we rock the stage show In an ocean of music we move with the flow A hand in my hand, I don't wanna let go A partner in life on this mean old road We got the wind on a back that blows We can't drift apart, we just move with the flow /x2 ------------- Dub FX ------------- Benjamin Stanford, better known by his stage name Dub FX, is an Australian musician and worldwide street performer. Born in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia, at the start of his career he was singing in a local alternative rock and rapcore band initially known as Twitch, which would later change its name to N.O.N (Never or Now). In 2004 they released a debut and the only album Exeunt Omnes. Soon after he moved to Italy and began a solo career. His trademark is creating rich live music using only his own performance aided by live looping and effects pedals combined with his voice. He creates intricate hip hop, reggae, and drum and bass rhythms. Dub FX currently resides in Victoria, Australia with his wife, and two kids. www.dubfx.com ---------------- Sahida Apsara ---------------- Sahida Apsara is an Australian poet, songwriter, rapper, dancer and arts educator. Born in Singapore, coming from a half Indian/half Malay background, Sahida travelled the world from the age of 20 before settling in Australia 7 years later. Having experienced race-based discrimination, physical and psychological violence and challenges as a newly-arrived migrant, she writes poems that centre on the themes of empowerment, migration, consciousness, domestic violence, gender, social and racial justice. https://sahidaapsara.com/ ----------------------- Video Credits ----------------------- Producer and Curator: Laiq Qureshi Director and DoP: Oleg Kuzmin Photographer: Jayashree Ojha Color Correction: Sadaf Javan Packaging and Post Prod: Sadaf Javan Mixing and Mastering: Ashyar Balsara Recording Engineer: Laiq Qureshi Promos: Jayashree Ojha ------------------------ http://www.soundsofsociety.in http://www.societytea.in http://urbanbeatproject.com ------------------------- #UrbanBeatProject

#SoundsOfSociety is a project to document and present the sounds of today. It is a step towards a genre-free, no-rules, and an all-inclusive approach to presenting music-making and its associated performing arts. Music that represents the social and cultural milieu in which you live. We are the sounds of today. We are the Sounds of Society. Each episode is carefully curated, and in most cases it's very spontaneous. Presented by - Society Tea Produced by - Urban Beat Project Curated by - Laiq Qureshi Music Courtesy – Farmhouse Music “Reh Na Sake is about the impermanence of things. It’s about looking within to understand the silence amidst all the noise outside. It’s about the patience required to understand what the silence is saying. It’s the mood I have in a generation that is quite rushed. For me it’s about slowing down,” - Lucky Ali. A song from Lucky’s upcoming album, this special acoustic rendition of Reh Na Sake is steeped in Sufi flavors, finding it’s expression through Lucky’s intricate poetic form, and his diverse musical knowledge as he works with Arambol based Sufi band – Narang, to bring alive this beautiful composition. New kids on the block, Narang make up musicians from India and Iran, and have already proven their knack for fluidity and originality with which they approach music. This episode of Sounds of Society is a perfect example of things falling into place when you surrender to the flow. Special Thanks to!! - Moshe and Samuel from Mojigao for allowing us shoot at their property. - This entire shoot was plastic free, courtesy ‘Carry Your Own Bottle’ who provided us with customized re-fillable bottles. - Bhaloo Collective, Lucky Ali’s management, who streamlined our vision for this episode. ----------------- LUCKY ALI ----------------- Maqsood Mahmood Ali (born 19 September 1958), better known as Lucky Ali, is an Indian singer, songwriter and actor. With several popular singles and albums, he emerged as a significant figure of Indipop during the 1990s https://www.facebook.com/officialluckyali/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMilTIce3iTu6k4UtzKcCWA -------------- NARANG -------------- Narang is an international music band established by Iranian-Indian artists, enjoying their experience of finding harmony among rhythms and melodies. Narang in Persian (and with slightly different pronunciations in Hindi, Turkish &, etc,) means Colourless. Also, Naranji (Persian) - narangi (Hindi) - Naranja (Spanish) means Orange. Based on a belief that if there would be no color, everything will appear Orange, like Fire, Sun and God. https://www.instagram.com/narang.ensemble/ https://www.facebook.com/nArang.ensemble/ ----------------------- Video Credits ----------------------- Producer and Curator: Laiq Qureshi / Urban Beat Project Director: Sachin Pillai, Laiq Qureshi DoP: Sachin Pillai, Sehran Mohsin, Jayashree Ojha Production Assistants: Younus Ahmed, Anish Araujo Camera Assistant: Savio Gonsalves Editing: Sadaf Javan / Seen Productions Color Correction: Sadaf Javan / Seen Productions Post production & Packaging: Sadaf Javan / Seen Productions Mixing and Mastering: Ashyar Balsara / Island City Studios Recording Engineer: Durgesh Ajgaonkar Sound Vendor: Durgesh Ajgaonkar ------------------------ http://www.soundsofsociety.in http://www.societytea.in http://urbanbeatproject.com ------------------------- #LuckyAli #RehNaSake