Awaaz Film Series
Watch: Awaaz Pakistan
Awaaz (voice) is a series of films documenting artists who are using their voice for positive social change and activism across South Asia.
Throughout history dissent has been a pillar of Democracy - a check in place to safeguard citizens’ rights. And music is one of its most potent weapons. Featuring prominent artists from four countries, the project showcases the rich and diverse Asian cultures, while briefly tracing the past and present socio-political realities of the countries, through the artist's eyes.
25.02.2022 - Awaaz Pakistan
04.03.2022 - Awaaz Iran
11.03.2022 - Awaaz India
Awaaz Pakistan
© Dr. Taimur Rahman
Awaaz (voice) is a series of films that trace the protest histories of each country through the artists perspective, and how their work relates to the current socio-political climate.
The second film in the series features
Dr. Taimur Rahman, a Pakistani Marxist academic, musician and political activist. He is associate professor of political science at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, General Secretary of the Mazdoor Kissan Party of Pakistan and for the last five years he has been running a grassroots musical campaign against religious extremism in Pakistan called 'Music for Peace'. Taimur is the lead guitarist and spokesperson for the socialist music band
Laal, whose debut album, 'Umeed e Sahar' became synonymous with the movement against the dictatorship of Musharraf.
18.02.2022 - Awaaz Sri Lanka
© Raththiya Atputharajah
© Zany Inzane
The first film in the series features two distinct voices from Sri Lanka -
Rathya, a Tamilian female rapper and composer who explores ideas of identity through her work, and
Zany Inzane, a Sinhala rapper known for spitting harsh truths through his piercing lyrics.
The project features artists from
Pakistan,
Sri Lanka,
Iran and
India, and has been commissioned by
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi and conceptualised and produced by
Akshat Nauriyal / Studio Now Delhi.
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