Zamna Worldwide music competition will characteristic a mixture of worldwide performances.
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Digital music festivals appear to be all the craze, not simply globally, however in India too. ZAMNA, the digital music competition, is making its debut in India this weekend. Embodying the life and spirit of Tulum, a captivating little city in Mexico identified for its beautiful seashores, ZAMNA celebrates cutting-edge sounds and pure magnificence.
The pilot India version will characteristic a mixture of worldwide performances corresponding to Thoughts In opposition to, Kahani vs Kunal Service provider, Giorgia Anguili, Shall Ocin and Animal Picnic.
In accordance with Karan Narang of Paradox India, co-curator of the competition, Zamna is greater than only a competition, it connects folks selling a way of group.
Armaan Gupta and Kunal Service provider (Kahani vs Kunal Service provider).
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“The rise of experiences surrounding digital music throughout numerous genres has been fairly evident in the previous few years. We’re additionally seeing quite a lot of worldwide expertise desirous to carry out in India,” mentioned Meghana Bhogle, Head of IPs & Touring, Paytm Insider, who’s a part of the curating staff.
Setting the tempo can be Thoughts In opposition to, an Italian-born Berlin-based duo with a slick, transferring tackle techno, home and IDM. Their sound attracts inspiration from the psychedelic hooks of the Nineteen Eighties soundtracks and trendy dance music. Indo Warehouse’s Kahani aka Armaan Gupta and Kunal Service provider will up the ante with their signature mix of South Asian tradition, rhythms and sounds fused with world home and techno of their set, ‘Kahani vs Kunal Service provider.’ The duo appeared like a no brainer to the organisers, contemplating they’re one of many hottest performers to carry the Indian sound on the worldwide scale, intricately utilizing the dance rhythms with a South Asian contact.
Thoughts In opposition to’s sound attracts inspiration from the psychedelic hooks of the Nineteen Eighties soundtracks.
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Italy-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Giorgia Anguili will carry an lively groove along with her versatile set, seamlessly transferring amongst pop, techno and home music. Her efficiency will characteristic vocals, samples and loops enhanced by a spread of toy devices. “I really like India. It’s a nation the place I all the time can find out about knowledge, so I’m very grateful to be again,” mentioned Anguli.
Giorgia Anguili makes use of a variety of devices
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Recognized for his revolutionary method to music, Shall Ocin will elevate his sound to new and unexplored heights with a mesmerising mix of cutting-edge soundscapes, beats and custom-made results. The ‘Crash into My Love’ artiste guarantees to create an unforgettable expertise for each attendee. “Over the previous few years, I’ve seen an exponential development within the viewers in India. And digital music is gaining quite a lot of followers right here. Individuals have an impressive power and that makes it simple to attach,” he mentioned.
Shall Ocin is thought for his revolutionary method to music.
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The celebration could be incomplete with out Animal Picnic, the Spanish powerhouses Iñigo and Daniel. Famend for charming audiences worldwide with their mix of home, techno, progressive and Afro rhythms, they’re identified for his or her standout tracks like ‘Sinopsia’ and ‘Kapote’. The duo will take attendees on a cathartic music journey, making it one of many must-see performances of the competition. “There’s a rising ardour for diverse music genres, particularly among the many youth. It’s thrilling to see India changing into a key participant within the world music scene,” mentioned Animal Picnic, who’re performing in India after a yr.
Inigo and Daniel of Animal Picnic can be performing in India after a yr.
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Akshat Kumar, co-founder, WMS Leisure, who can also be a part of the curating staff elaborated on how the viewers can sit up for {custom} lighting, state-of-the-art sound design and spectacular visuals on the competition, promising a multisensory delight.
“We hope to set a benchmark for digital experiences within the nation,” concluded Narang.
ZAMNA India will carry out at NESCO, Mumbai, on September 28; and at Gymkhana Membership, Gurugram, on September 29.
Revealed – September 24, 2024 03:36 pm IST
