Zamna International Music Festival will feature various international performances. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Electronic music festivals are a craze not just across the world but in India too. Electronic music festival ZAMNA is making its debut in India this weekend. Reflecting the life and spirit of a charming small town called Tulum, famous for its beautiful beaches in Mexico, ZAMNA celebrates cutting-edge sounds and natural beauty.
The pilot Indian version will feature a mix of international performances like Mind Against, Kahaani Vs Kunal Merchant, Giorgia Anguili, Saul Oswin and Animal Picnic.
According to Karan Narang of Paradox India, co-curator of the festival, Zamna is not just a festival, it connects people and promotes a sense of community.
Armaan Gupta and Kunal Merchant (Story vs Kunal Merchant). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Meghna Bhogle, Head – IP & Touring, Paytm Insider, who was part of the curating team, said, “The last few years have seen a very clear rise in electronic music experiences across genres. We are also seeing a lot of international talents wanting to perform in India.”
Setting the pace will be Mind Against, the Berlin-based duo of Italian origin, who deliver a radiant, dynamic take on techno, house and IDM. Their sound is inspired by 1980s soundtracks and the psychedelic hooks of modern dance music. Kahani aka Armaan Gupta and Kunal Merchant from Indo Warehouse will blend their distinctive blend of South Asian culture, rhythms and sounds with global house and techno in their set ‘Kahaani vs Kunal Merchant’. The organisers absolutely loved the duo as they are one of the best artists bringing Indian sounds to the global stage, using intricate dance rhythms with a South Asian touch.
Mind Against’s sound is inspired by the psychedelic hooks of 1980s soundtracks. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Italy-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Giorgia Anguille will bring an energetic groove with her versatile set, moving effortlessly between pop, techno and house music. Her performance will include vocals, samples and loops enhanced by a range of toy instruments. “I love India. It’s a country where I can always learn about knowledge, so I’m very grateful to be back,” said Anguille.
Georgia Anguille uses a variety of instruments | Photo credit: Special Arrangement
Known for his innovative approach to music, Shaul Osin will take his sound to new and undiscovered heights with a mesmerizing blend of cutting-edge soundscapes, beats and custom-made effects. The ‘Crash Into My Love’ artist promises to create an unforgettable experience for every attendee. “Over the past few years, I have seen a rapid growth in the number of audiences in India. And electronic music is gaining a lot of fans here. There is an extraordinary energy among the people and it makes it easy to connect,” he said.
Shelly Oswin is known for his innovative approach to music. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The party would be incomplete without Spanish powerhouse Inigo and Daniel, Animal Picnic. Renowned for wowing audiences across the globe with their blend of house, techno, progressive and Afro rhythms, they are known for their stellar tracks like ‘Synopsia’ and ‘Capote’. The duo will take attendees on an immersive musical journey, making it one of the best performances of the festival. “The passion for different music genres is growing, especially among the youth. It is exciting to see India becoming a major player in the global music scene,” said Animal Picnic, who are performing in India after a year.
Animal Picnic’s Inigo and Daniel will perform in India after a year. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Akshat Kumar, co-founder of WMS Entertainment, who is also part of the curating team, elaborated on how audiences can enjoy custom lighting, cutting-edge sound design, and stunning visuals at the festival, and promised a multi-sensory delight.
“We hope to set a benchmark for electronic experiences in the country,” Narang concluded.
Zamna India will be performing at Nesco, Mumbai on September 28 and at Gymkhana Club, Gurugram on September 29.
Published – September 24, 2024 03:36 PM IST
