Touted to be a platform that brings regional stars alongside national artistes, Jio Cinema’s latest offering, Equals, is in every way a treat for music aficionados. Anahad Foundation’s production venture sees folk musicians joining hands with contemporary artistes to bring out a seven-episode jugalbandi that aims to celebrate diversity and harmony.
Folk musician Sucharita Gupta, who collaborated with The Yellow Diary, says, “Because I am from Assam, I consider myself lucky to have been exposed to Thumris, Dadras, and Kajaris. My work with The Yellow Diary is based on one [Thumri]. We made our composition on the spot. I have been part of many collaborations, but they are a talented lot who write and compose poetry.”
Asserting that it’s imperative that the younger generation “learns about our culture”, Gupta celebrates fusion endeavours that give them a peek into their world. Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej, Warsi Brothers, Swarathma, Jumma Jogi, Faridkot, and Desraj Lachkani, are part of the documentary.
Today in music
Jan 29, 1972: Concert For Bangladesh went to the top spot in the UK. The live triple album featured performances by Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison
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