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carbon:file is a curated mix series highlighting the diverse soundscapes of independent and rising artists. The element carbon is essential for life and so should all creative voices be celebrated.

For our third installment, we introduce master curator Cha Cha; whose depth of influences shape a story of diverse production. Their eclectic palate will nourish the soul with an escape of lush progressions and rhythmic beauty.

Soundcloud: @cha-cha-pillai
Instagram: @chachita666

carbon:file 3 - Cha Cha

With deep roots that stretch from ambrosial Kerala to the golden coast of California, CHA CHA’s (@cha-cha-pillai) sound is inspired by purling polyrhythms from cultures beyond the West. Their devotion to tabla, djing, and modular synthesis, guides them through universal sonic spaces.

Mother and sound engineer of Corduroy Garden Soundsystem, CHA CHA organizes hi-fidelity techno-forward experiences in Los Angeles underground. They have worked with crews and curators such as New Palm, Pranks!, Printshop, Vitamin1k, FeM Synth Lab, Acid Camp and United Selector Network.

A note from Cha Cha: 
"With this mix I intend to highlight my everlasting love for cheeky, freaky productions and wormhole bass lines while exploring the mesmerizing technicalities of drum traditions from around the world. I hope to coax the listener into a twisting, off-kilter energetic experience leaving them deep inside my fast, futuristic rhythmic jungle."

FAST_CAST 013: CHA CHA

Recorded live for OK CENTER MUSIC baihui.live/shows/ok-center-mus…ha-cha-24-04-15/en/

This piece focuses on the surface tension that connects the forces of war with the deep magic of prayer. As structure and form unravel beneath our feet we travel through space stretching ourselves taught looking for a floor. At some point, we realize the ground as we learned it, never was, and that we must surrender to curling walls. These punctuated pressures act as an anchor to dance around while we fling through boundless, formless space. With love.

OK CENTER MUSIC w/ CHA CHA (Extended)

a triplet of cauldrons
     ˚of warming
     ⛥of motion
    𓆩 of wisdom

UNITED SELECTOR NETWORK x SPILNO.LA: ˖the soul nerve˖

Cha Cha tunnels through the shadow of heat season, burrowing through psychotropic termite mud tubes adorned with shimmering kannakol vocals - techno 

https://www.instagram.com/chachita666 
https://soundcloud.com/cha-cha-pillai



OK CENTER MUSIC w/ CHA CHA (Extended)

RACHANA