Khayam Sanu Sandhi – The Joy of Songwriting

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Khayam Sanu Sandhi – The Joy of Songwriting
Khayam Sanu Sandhi – The Joy of Songwriting

In this episode of «Long Take: Life as an Artist», we meet Khayam Sanu Sandhi, a singer, songwriter, and producer from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Inspired by poets Kazi Nazrul Islam and Rabindranath Tagore, Sandhi aims to create new music that resonates deeply.

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Quote: Khayam Sanu Sandhi
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Photo: Ørjan Ellingvåg

Sharmin Sultana Sumi: Touching Lives

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Sharmin Sultana Sumi: Touching Lives
Sharmin Sultana Sumi: Touching Lives

In this episode of «Long Take: Life as an Artist», we sit down with Sharmin Sultana Sumi, a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, vocalist, and entrepreneur, best known for her work with the internationally acclaimed folk-rock band Chirkutt.

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Design: Pamuditha Zen Anjana

Bogotá: A Promise Between Silence and Noise

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Bogotá: A promise Between Silence and Noise
Bogotá: A Promise Between Silence and Noise

Episode 20 of the «TIMEZONES» podcast series delves into the complex duality of Bogotá, a city that is both vibrant and chaotic. Four artists discuss how ambient music not only serves as a powerful medium for pause and introspection but also becomes a form of resistance.

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Design: Šejma Fere

Norient: From Tastemaking to Multimodal Storytelling (Part 2)

From Tastemaking to Multimodal Storytelling
Norient: From Tastemaking to Multimodal Storytelling (Part 2)
Norient: From Tastemaking to Multimodal Storytelling (Part 2)

What role and methods can a privileged Western person adopt when curating contemporary music from a global perspective? In his ongoing endeavor to understand the world through music and sound, Norient founder Thomas Burkhalter suggests 13 curatorial principles.

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Gold Cube, RizwanOnTheBeat & Paital – Hip Hop from Dhaka

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Gold Cube, RizwanOnTheBeat & Paital – Hip Hop from Dhaka
Gold Cube, RizwanOnTheBeat & Paital – Hip Hop from Dhaka

In this episode of «Long Take: Life as an Artist», we meet young Bangladeshi hip-hop artists Gold Cube, Paital, and RizwanOnTheBeat. Through their lyrics and beats, they tackle social issues and shed light on the challenges young people face in Bangladesh.

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Skibkhan – Punchlines and Metaphors from Dhaka

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Skibkhan – Punchlines and Metaphors from Dhaka
Skibkhan – Punchlines and Metaphors from Dhaka

In this episode of «Long Take: Life as an Artist», we meet Bangladeshi rapper Skibkhan, a member of the pioneering hip hop crew Deshi MCs. He delves into the creative process behind his lyrics and explores his role and responsibilities as a rapper in Dhaka.

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Design: Pamuditha Zen Anjana