Bant Singh Pt.2

We had to be there

The Movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj38RJ...

★ Word, Sound & Power ★ We have just launched a short film and songs !! An attempt to showcase the story and the legend of dalit singer, Bant Singh. Living in Jabbar village (Mansa, Punjab), Bant Singh is an activist with the Mazdoor Mukti Morcha ★★★ who uses his powerful voice in a bid to transform caste politics, singing about rebellion, inter-caste violence and the need for equality. The Word, Sound & Power project is a brave collaboration, covering wide uncharted territories in music and socially relevant issues - a mash-up of electronic beats and sounds from Chris McGuinness and the well-informed, politically charged lyrical flow of Delhi Sultanate, attempt to spread the message to urban masses via popular forms such as dancehall, dubstep, reggae and hybrid electronica. The project culminated in a short film shot in Bant's native Jabbar village - filmed on location by photographer Lakshman Anand, the footage was later stylised and edited by Loco Farm. The film critically examines the need for voices of dissent in today's increasingly capitalised urban society. It also gives a deeper look into Bant Singh's background, his lyrical inspirations, 20 years of the unsung dalit struggle in Punjab, followed by a fusion of genres and electronic flavours between McGuinness, Delhi Sultanate, Audio Pervert and Bant Singh. A bold attempt to bring together socially demanding issues and lyricism across two different languages in India. The venture is directed by Samrat B a.k.a Audio Pervert and is the flagship production of New Delhi Films.

The project is a joint collaboration between NDF and Goethe-Institut/ Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi.
★ Spread the word, sound & power via songs, via the folk & cross culture mix ★

http://wordsoundandpower.org/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj38RJ...

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News & Politics

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• bhangra
• punjabi music