<p>A figure of no-nonsense and rationale personified, Dr Rahul Ram, lead guitarist of Indian Ocean is all set to deliver his views on Contemporary Protest music, corruption scenario in India, Anna Hazare and Left-government parties in North India through a talk.<br /><br />On asking how he considered the idea of a talk, the guitarist says, “The IIC officials called me to give a talk on the music of Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, but I have no clue about who they are and what kind of music they have made. My area of expertise lies in studying the decline of left party and its impact on the farmers.<br /><br /> Protest music is a form that involves songs on the plight of the villagers suffering from dissociation and a sense of alienation. This kind of music is composed on traditional and local issues”. <br /><br />Besides songs from his own band, singers such as Rabbi Shergill, MC Kash (Kashmir based rapper) have well-captured themes of urbanization in their songs. Indian Ocean’s bass player was an active part of the Narmada Bachao Andolan and says that various protest songs were written on the Andolan. <br /><br />On corruption and Anna Hazara, he states that being a conservative protestor Hazare he has many reservations on caste systems and religions. “I don’t think he would like to work with me”. His favourite singers include the older generation’s artist Comrade Kajal Ghosh, whose Parcham Choir composes protest music. <br /><br />Dr Ram’s talk will focus on villager dwellers and middle class people journey post independence He is well adept with the northern milieu of the country. “I am not as versed with the other regions. <br /><br />Through this session I want to learn from the listeners about their views and share my experiences as well.” Least to say, youth is bound to be inspired and become aware of the prevailing conditions in the rural villages of north India but with a touch of music.<br /><br />His talk titled ‘Contemporary Protest Music in India’ will be delivered at India International Center on June 15 at 6:30pm. <br /><br /></p>
<p>A figure of no-nonsense and rationale personified, Dr Rahul Ram, lead guitarist of Indian Ocean is all set to deliver his views on Contemporary Protest music, corruption scenario in India, Anna Hazare and Left-government parties in North India through a talk.<br /><br />On asking how he considered the idea of a talk, the guitarist says, “The IIC officials called me to give a talk on the music of Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, but I have no clue about who they are and what kind of music they have made. My area of expertise lies in studying the decline of left party and its impact on the farmers.<br /><br /> Protest music is a form that involves songs on the plight of the villagers suffering from dissociation and a sense of alienation. This kind of music is composed on traditional and local issues”. <br /><br />Besides songs from his own band, singers such as Rabbi Shergill, MC Kash (Kashmir based rapper) have well-captured themes of urbanization in their songs. Indian Ocean’s bass player was an active part of the Narmada Bachao Andolan and says that various protest songs were written on the Andolan. <br /><br />On corruption and Anna Hazara, he states that being a conservative protestor Hazare he has many reservations on caste systems and religions. “I don’t think he would like to work with me”. His favourite singers include the older generation’s artist Comrade Kajal Ghosh, whose Parcham Choir composes protest music. <br /><br />Dr Ram’s talk will focus on villager dwellers and middle class people journey post independence He is well adept with the northern milieu of the country. “I am not as versed with the other regions. <br /><br />Through this session I want to learn from the listeners about their views and share my experiences as well.” Least to say, youth is bound to be inspired and become aware of the prevailing conditions in the rural villages of north India but with a touch of music.<br /><br />His talk titled ‘Contemporary Protest Music in India’ will be delivered at India International Center on June 15 at 6:30pm. <br /><br /></p>