From the other side of Sea

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

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

Our fifth collaboration this year features Jayachandran Palazhy, founder of the Attakkalari Centre For Movement Arts and his dance troupe. They are joined by Delhi based hind-rock band Euphoria. Set by the tranquil shores of Pondicherry, the collaboration fuses contemporary movement arts with the effortless energy of Euphoria.

'Khwaamakhaah' - Euphoria, Jayachandran Palazhy - The Dewarists S03E05

'This album was made in our homes in Bandra and Santacruz in 2006 using an sm58 mic, an Epiphone SG, MG15 Marshall amp combo, PC running Sony Acid Pro, a few sample cd loops, and Novation X station, and a whole lotta love'
- Monica Dogra, Randolph Correia

Parles and chai

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

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

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

'The Minstrel's Tale', the song written on the season finale of The Dewarists, is a track about the thoughts of a traveler who's a long way from home. The song has a Celtic melody with a mix of English, Assamese and Hindi lyrics

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From the other side of Sea

Upasya Mukherjee