![]() Also Read: My Padma Shri is for a Dalit art form, says artist Munivenkatappa Untold stories The production delves into the absorbing history of the village deities in Tamil Nadu. I wanted to absorb the vibe of the place and the people, and understand the essence without judgments,” he reminisces. ![]() In the temple, artists played the pambai for seven hours straight. ![]() “To truly go global, you need to understand where you come from culturally. Here, he experienced the captivating allure of Tamil mysticism and the enchanting rhythms of the pambai in all their splendour. Immersing himself in Tamil Nadu’s kaleidoscopic prism of psychedelic music, he found his way to the Thiruporur Murugan temple. As a music form, it is great and can be tapped into anywhere,” he shares. We can find this music being played in expos and various other settings. However, in today’s world, it extends beyond the facet of rave. “Psychedelic music is often associated with drugs. Tenma’s thirst for new adventures inspired the psychedelic elements in the production. Tenma’s transition from creating a commercially-viable album with Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022) to delving into an obscure production, incorporating elements of electronic folk music, and psychedelic details, meant an extended internal odyssey of artistic exploration and growth. Also Read: Vaikom Satyagraha: Thanthai Periyar’s role, his differences with Gandhi Artistic development All these experiences, combined with my exposure to obscure music albums, influenced the elements in this production when the time came,” he details. “During the Covid pandemic, while supporting approximately 1,000 artists, I encountered pambai artists who felt unrecognised. Tenma explains that Muthu wanted to infuse elements from his geographic background. It was Muthu’s idea to explore the spiritual side of the Bhakti movement give musical instruments like the pambai and udukkai, and cultural elements like the kavadi, a space. It was Gana Muthu’s idea to explore the spiritual side of the Bhakti movement. He understands my vision and I trusted him to execute it,” Tenma adds. I admire how he enables others even in times of struggle,” he says fondly, about his co-creator. “Muthu and everyone in the band had big dreams and didn’t want to be confined. “He is like family,” he says, highlighting their profound connection dating back to the inception of the Casteless Collective, which Tenma co-founded alongside director Pa Ranjith. Yet, Gana Muthu is far more than just a collaborator to Tenma. Also Read: A theatre artist in Bengaluru talks of Dalit food A profound connection ![]() I am grateful for the fantastic team I have curated, especially Gana Muthu and Guhan Vathiyar, whose contributions have been phenomenal,” he enthuses. “I am grateful to Pickle Factory for selecting our project. Instead, he finds contentment in the outcome of the musical production. However, this gratification isn’t solely derived from the fulfilment of “his” dream. “It has taken 16 years to realise this dream,” he shares, a sense of satisfaction washing over him. (Supplied)ĭriven by this compelling internal struggle and a quest for novel horizons, he found himself dreaming of embarking on international art projects. The production will showcase traditional instruments like the pambai. “When I started getting support from labels to do songs, and later stepped into the film industry, creating music, it didn’t make sense anymore to be labelled as an ‘indie artiste’,” begins Tenma, an indispensable force in the independent music scene of Chennai. Also Read: This musical duo is slaying live gigs with ’90s Bollywood classics Dream realised The show will virtually premiere from 10 to 28 August as part of Voices from the South, a new digital showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023.Īmid the anticipation, in a freewheeling chat with South First, Tenma delves into the profound narratives that have been the driving force behind this production. A post shared by Tenma trailer leaves us craving for more, eager to delve into the rich cultural tapestry it promises to unveil. ![]()
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