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About the Artist:
Dalariti, a Khasi folk artist is true to her name, which in the Khasi Dialect means 'to preserve one's own culture'. She and her band 'Dalariti' have remain steadfast in their approach to preserve the many intricate aspects of the Khasi culture through their songs. Three members of the band have won the prestigious 'Young Talented Artist's Award for excellence in Folk Music' in Meghalaya. Dalariti, the artist, having endured personal tragedy and many other challenges, she has reclaimed them all in her own voice and verse with the help of her band members. Their collective expression navigates not only the roots of their past, but also the challenges and possibilities of the present and the hopes and dreams of a their individual and their community's futures.
Thymmei:
Thymmei is a folk song that speaks of the wonders of the Kongthong village that sits nestled in the rainy green hills of Meghalaya. A village well known for the names of its residents that are formed in unique signatures of 'whistles' or 'coos'. The song is filled with the conviction of their strong roots, the delight of their present joys which involves the little details of their predominant occupation which is Broom-Making, and the determination to save their culture in the times to come.
Pada Project:
A song reveals a people, a people reveal their purpose, a purpose reveals an unseen universe. A universe that floats in the endless grace of a song. It is here that the stories of the PaDa project lie.
Translation of THYMMEI BAN PYNSAH
ROOTS TO PRESERVE
The hills, the rivers, the forests, the woods flourish in expanse,
The caves and caverns, the monoliths, that Nature spring in abundance
The betel grinder, pouches and baskets, mortar and grinding stone,
The wrapper, the turban, the breechcloth, the bamboo sieve, the axe the woodcutting blade,
The Betel nut and leaf in abundance, the Elderly, they joyously merry,
The lime on the betel leaf, they mark, our Roots that they preserve.
2. Our huts, hearthstone, they awaken us,
Hear! do not forfeit it, they are The Khasi identity,
The musical instruments ceaselessly sway, the singing and whistling abound,
How the heart urges, to expose to the world,
The Betel nut and leaf.........
Our own roots, Oh! Do not forget, to raise them high above,
The land of truth and and honesty, and good morals along.
Artist: - Dalariti Gratel Kharnaior
Cinematography: Naveed Mulki
Samarth Upadya
Production Manager: Pavan Bhat
Editor : Sandeep Sudhakaran
DI : Karthik Venkatesh
Translation by Rembrabt Lakmenlang Kharnaior
Subtitles : Ashwin Sriram
Drone : Madhan and Sudhan, Bangalore
PaDa logo : Madhura Gowda
PaDa illustration: Megha Venkatesh
'Thymmei'
Vocal : Dalariti Gratel Kharnaior
Arranged and Produced by: Vasu Dixit
Duitara, Flute and Guitar: Phrangsngi Wahlang
Guitar and Bass: Joel sakkari
Mixed by Joel Sakkari
Mastered by Vivek Thomas
PaDa title track: Composed, Sung and Produced by Vasu Dixit
Mixed and Mastered by: Joel Sakkari
Da-La-Riti and the Band:
Dalariti : Vox
Phrangsngi Wahlang : Flute
Balamphrang Kharbuli : Guitar
Haniel Kharlukhi : Bass
Bruceson Lyngdoh : Drummer
Banshai Mukhim : Duitara
Johanan Lyngdoh : ksing
Special Thanks:
Keith Wallang
Bindhumalini N
Durrel Kharnaior
Bashongdor Hynniewta
Saphira Rapsang
Larisa Wahlang
Icydora Wahlang
Lambert Wahlang
Stephen
Travelest Nest, KONGTHONG
Entire Villagers of Kongthong, Khatarshnong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Presented by
Believe
in association with
Snehadhara Foundation
Directed by Vasu Dixit.
www.vasudixit.com