British Council-DJ
Transcript of the podcast
Q = radio show host M = DJ
Q: Mahesh, you trained as a classical Indian musician, but now you spend most of your time playing records in nightclubs…they’re two very different things
M: Well, yes, they are…the two worlds are very different, but there is something that connects them
Q: …and what’s that
M: Rhythm. An interest in rhythm. Rhythm is fundamental to everything that I do. Whether it’s the rhythmic section of a classical Indian raga, or some “Asian Underground” electronic beats in a club
Q: And you mix the two things, don’t you
M: Yes…I’ve played live tabla to electronic accompaniment in clubs in Europe
Q: How has that gone down
M: Really well…I think people are getting bored of ordinary clubs and faceless DJs. Some live music is a great addition
Q: And have you tried dj-ing for a classical Indian audience on the other hand
M: No! I’m not quite sure the world’s ready for that yet…still, it’s an interesting idea
Q: How are audiences for your music different in India and in Europe
M: Well, the classical audiences are far more sedate in Europe than in India
Q: How do you mean
M: Well, in the West people think they have to respect the music, and to show their respect they all sit there very quietly, as if they are at a museum or something
Q: And in India
M: People participate much more …they’ll clap when they appreciate something…and shout when they don’t
Q: Finally Mahesh, what does the future hold for you
M: A new record in the autumn, then next year I’m looking forward to a new collaboration with some Latin American musicians…I’m always looking for new frontiers
Answers
F | ۱ |
T | ۲ |
F | ۳ |
T | ۴ |
T | ۵ |
T | ۶ |