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Indie pop legend, Lucky Ali collaborates with installation artist Shilpa Gupta on a track that explores the idea of isolationa nd lonliness within the urban landscape. Khirama is a product of Words that were lyrics, words that weren’t lyrics and words that that just gave a whole new meaning to the song produced

'Khirama' - Lucky Ali, Shilpa Gupta - The Dewarists S03E02

The collaboration between B.L.O.T and Hand Shadowgrapher Amar Sen - "Aaina" uses the darkness in Amar Sen's work with shadows and B.L.O.T.'s light projections to tell the story visually while Suryakant Sawhney from Peter Car Recording Co. provided vocals to compliment the visuals. The music video tells the story through the eyes of a young girl evolving alongside the city.

She goes through two parallel experiences, a slow walk through the city where she encounters moments that typify life in Mumbai, while on the other hand she searches for a sense of belonging. The 'Aaina' (mirror) plays an important role in describing her state of mind during her evolution and search for meaning.

'Aaina' - B.L.O.T, Amar Sen, Suryakant Sawhney - The Dewarists S03E03

Lagori, a highly energetic folk fusion band from Bengaluru, and Actor’s Cult, a theatre group from Mumbai come together to  create a track that resonates throughout Manali. A tribute  to the goddess, Hadimba. The outcome of their collaboration is the high octane song that in part inspires awe and in equal part, fervor.

'Hadimba' - Lagori, Maneesh Verma - The Dewarists S03E04

Set against the frenetic pace of the city of Mumbai, here is the cross-border collaboration from Episode 2 between Pakistani singer-songwriter duo Zeb & Haniya, and two veterans of Bollywood -- composer Shantanu Moitra, and lyricist Swanand Kirkire.

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'Kya Khayaal Hai' - Swanand Kirkire, Shantanu Moitra, Zeb & Haniya - The Dewarists S01E02

Here is the collaboration from Episode 3 that took us on an intimate visit to Delhi with Indian Ocean, folk rock giants and perhaps the biggest band in India today. Joining them is Mohit Chauhan, celebrated playback singer and balladeer extraordinaire.

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'Maaya' - Mohit Chauhan, Indian Ocean - The Dewarists S01E03

From the lush green hills of Panshet, to the bustle of Pune, this final collaboration from Episode 4 sees the union of two of India's long-standing classic rock icons -- Parikrama and Agnee. Adding flavor to the collaboration is the acclaimed playback singer Shilpa Rao.

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'I Believe' - Parikrama, Agnee, Shilpa Rao - The Dewarists S01E04

The desert landscapes of Jaisalmer and its surrounding villages provide the backdrop for this final collaboration from Episode 5. It is an eclectic combination between U.K.-based breakbeat pop performer and producer Shri, singer-songwriter Monica Dogra and folk collective Rajasthan Roots.

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'Changing World' - Monica Dogra, Shri, Rajasthan Roots - The Dewarists S01E05

The verdant landscapes of Kaziranga set the stage for this collaboration between Angaraag 'Papon' Mahanta and Rabbi Shergill in Episode 6. The former is a native of the state, and revered for introducing an entire generation to ancient folk melodies. The latter introduces his Sufi-tinged, intrinsically Punjabi sound for a memorable collaboration.

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'Khule Da Rabb' - Papon, Rabbi Shergill - The Dewarists S01E06

Here is the final collaboration from Episode 7 between preeminent Hindustani classical singer Shubha Mudgal and folk rock band Swarathma, one of the most exciting independent acts to emerge from the country in the past few years. Together, they explored the city of Mysore -- historic capital, and the city in which the Bangalore band was born.

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'Duur Kinara' - Shubha Mudgal, Swarathma - The Dewarists S01E07

Pioneers of Indian electronica Midival Punditz meet Sikh-Canadian rapper Humble The Poet for this unique collaboration in Episode 8 by the scenic shorelines of Goa. Singer-songwriter and our host Monica Dogra also features on the track.

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'No I.D. Required' - Midival Punditz, Humble The Poet, Monica Dogra - The Dewarists S01E08

Here is the final collaboration from Episode 9, where acclaimed producer, percussionist and composer Karsh Kale and guitar virtuoso Baiju Dharmajan wrote and performed 'Sacred Science' with Njeralathu Harigovindan, a master of the edakka drum who runs the world's only temple devoted to percussion, in the sleepy town of Angadipurram, Kerala.

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'Sacred Science' - Karsh Kale, Baiju Dharmajan, Njeralathu Harigovindan - The Dewarists S01E09

This final collaboration from Episode 10 features The Raghu Dixit Project and Guru Rewben Mashangva, a performer, songwriter, and music researcher who is hailed in the Northeast as 'The King of Naga Folk Blues'. The season finale takes place in Shillong, Meghalaya -- also known as the Scotland of the East.

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'Masti Ki Basti' - The Raghu Dixit Project, Guru Rewben Mashangva - The Dewarists S01E10

Our season opens with a cross-border collaboration where East meets West in the spiritual journey that is 'Let Go'. The episode features the emotive acoustics of British singer-songwriter Fin Greenall and the soulful voice of Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan from Pakistan, as they experience Mumbai through the eyes of their hosts Salim-Sulaiman, the prolific Bollywood composer duo. Fin adds his indie-folky style to Shafqat's powerful vocals, while Salim and Sulaiman produce a contrasting yet effective fusion that can only be understood as sufi-step.

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'Let Go' - Salim-Sulaiman, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Fin Greenall - The Dewarists S02E01

'Today' is a mélange of pulp and pop by Shaa'ir + Func and La Pongal. Randolph Correia and Darbuka Siva match each other, beat for step, as the incredible vocals of Monica Dogra and Anthony Daasan create high-octane folktronica, where eccentricity grooves with the humility of folk music from Chennai.

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'Today' - Shaa'ir + Func, La Pongal - The Dewarists S02E03

'The Gypsy' is an ode to wanderlust, featuring Anoushka Shankar on sitar, Sanjeev Shankar on shehnai, and Pirashanna Thevarajah on percussion. Much like the city the episode was filmed in, New Delhi, the track is unapologetically modern, and yet steeped in tradition.

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'The Gypsy' - Anoushka Shankar, Sanjeev Shankar, Pirashanna Thevarajah - The Dewarists S02E05

In this episode of The Dewarists, Dualist Inquiry and Advaita travel to Shimla to create a song in a genre that neither have tried before. 'Altitude' begins with a downtempo rhythm and Hindustani vocals. The song seamlessly shifts to a drum n' bass beat on which Suhail Yusuf Khan plays a fluid sarangi solo.

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'Altitude' - Dualist Inquiry, Advaita - The Dewarists S02E06

Qutub Minar' is a song that singer-songwriter Akhu first wrote with Imphal Talkies. The song is about the experiences one man has while taking the historic Qutub Minar from Delhi to Imphal. The song gets fresh legs with Asian Dub Foundation as they add a deep, driving bassline with electro-folk elements on a rock beat. 

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'Qutab Minar' - Akhu, Imphal Talkies, Asian Dub - The Dewarists S02E07

In this episode Brooklyn Shanti and Mou Sultana come to their home town Kolkata. Nucleya joins them to create a track about their relationship with the city. The song has two distinct parts, one featuring a bass-heavy dance beat and the other a mellow bengali rap. Watch as they talk about their beginnings and make 'Bangla Bass' 

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'Bangala Bass' - Nucleya, Brooklyn Shanti, Mou Sultana - The Dewarists S02E08

In this episode, award-winning percussionist Trilok Gurtu teams up with electronic folk duo Hari + Sukhmani in their hometown of Chandigarh. 'Maati' is an ambient folk song that is set to the poetry of 18th century Sufi poet Bulleh Shah. The song has been given legs by a range of sounds thanks to the percussive genius of Trilok Gurtu.

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