Mumbai: The IPRS Stage made a historic debut at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2024 in Panaji, Goa, marking a groundbreaking collaboration be...
Mumbai: The IPRS Stage made a historic debut at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2024 in Panaji, Goa, marking a groundbreaking collaboration between one of the nation’s foremost art festivals and IPRS, the sole representative body of authors and composers of music in India. This partnership reflects a shared mission to discover, promote, and celebrate the hidden music and talent of our nation. From December 15 to 22, the event celebrated India’s rich musical diversity by bringing traditional, folk, and undiscovered talent to the forefront, connecting artists with audiences and industry insiders on an unprecedented platform.
From
the enchanting Mythical Melodies by Dr. Ulka Mayur to the mesmerizing
Discovering Hidden Melodies of India by Folks Wagon and the spellbinding Jaadoo
Bastar by Daira, the performances celebrated India's rich musical heritage
while shining a spotlight on the exceptional talent that defines our nation.
These acts not only bridged the gap between traditional and contemporary music
but also underscored the critical role of folk and regional music in keeping
India’s cultural identity alive. By blending age-old traditions with
contemporary expressions, they highlighted the enduring relevance of these art
forms and emphasized the need to nurture and sustain them for future
generations.
On
December 19, the panel discussion, “Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in
the Music Industry,” featured industry experts Rakesh Nigam, CEO of IPRS, Atul
Churamani, MD Turnkey Music and Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Mayur Puri, leading
lyricist, author, director, actor and IPRS Board Member, and Rafael Pereira,
Managing Partner Tinnuts, Executive Trustee - India Music Exchange. The session
provided valuable insights into copyright, royalties, and essential best
practices, emphasizing the critical need to protect intellectual property
rights in today’s rapidly evolving music landscape. It underscored the
evolution of the Indian music industry and highlighted the robust framework of
the country's copyright law, designed to safeguard the interests of creators and
rights holders. The discussion further stressed the importance of fair
enforcement to promote creativity, ensure equitable remuneration for all
stakeholders, and foster a more inclusive and sustainable ecosystem for music.
Reflecting
on the success of the event, Mayur Puri, songwriter, actor, and IPRS Board
Member, shared, “The IPRS Stage is more than a platform for performances; it’s
a celebration of legacy. By uniting diverse musical genres, IPRS highlights the
richness of our nation’s cultural heritage and musical diversity. It’s truly
inspiring to witness artists, including those from the remotest corners of the
country, gaining well-deserved recognition and appreciation. This initiative
plays a vital role in ensuring our cultural roots thrive in contemporary times,
while also introducing audiences to a treasure trove of music that fosters
pride and deepens appreciation for our artistic heritage.”
Commenting
on the partnership with IPRS, Smriti Rajgarhia, Director, Serendipity Arts
said, “It’s been a great pleasure to associate with IPRS. We started the
festival to bring together partners from the cultural industries that
contribute to the context in which practice is created and furthered. Our
panels with IPRS, which were streamed live online, are now an archive of this
partnership. The artists that performed on the IPRS stage were unique and
created magic that we will remember fondly as one of the highlights of
Serendipity Arts Festival 2024.
From Ulka Mayur’s Mythical Melodies, to Madhur Padwal and Daira’s Jaadoo Bastar, each of these performances highlighted the incredible talent and rich tapestry of India’s musical landscape.
Madhur
Padwal of Project Folks Wagon expressed, “We, the artists of Project
Folks-Wagon are excited and honoured to be a part of the inaugural episode of
the IPRS stage at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2024. It’s an amazing
opportunity to contribute to such a vibrant and creative event. We have always
believed that folk and traditional music holds immense healing, energetic and
entertaining power. Reviving the folk and traditional music of our country is
not only important but essential in recent times. It is our sincere effort to
contribute to its sustainability in the long run. A special mention to IPRS for
taking up this initiative in collaboration with the Serendipity Arts Festival,
providing folk and traditional artists with a valuable opportunity to share
their art with a wider audience and contribute to reviving the fading Indian
folk music.”
Dr.
Ulka Mayur, who led Mythical Melodies, added, “The IPRS stage is a remarkable
initiative that brings into focus regional artists and India’s rich musical
traditions. By bringing these voices to the forefront, it safeguards our
cultural heritage while giving it the recognition it deserves on a larger
stage. This effort is not just about celebrating music; it’s about preserving
the soul of India’s diversity and ensuring it thrives for generations. IPRS is
truly leading the way in honouring and reviving the roots of our nation’s
creative legacy.”
Savi Shrivastav of Daira’s Jaadoo Bastar highlighted the significance of this opportunity, “The IPRS programming for festivals is really instrumental in providing a voice and a platform to unique and unexplored artists. We are elated by the support provided by IPRS and the fact that they identified the novelty in the special collaboration with Jaadoo Bastar. Daira’s Jaadoo Bastar is a folk fusion IP between Mumbai’s Art-Rock band Daira and the folk musicians of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. It is a celebration of different tribal tunes fused with Hindi lyrics and new-age songwriting. The concert showcases an aroma of the rich culture in the state of Chhattisgarh and also demonstrates that music has absolutely no boundaries (Daira). Thanks to IPRS, the concert will be performed for the first time outside the state of Chhattisgarh.”
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