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Debojit Kalita | Assam | ChaiTunes Artist

Debojit Kalita | ChaiTunes Hailing from the beautiful town of Tejpur in Assam, Debojit has been playing the flute for over a decade. He has been an internet sensation and his flute cover videos have been shared thousands of times on Facebook. He is a member of the traditional and fusion music band - the Tezpuria Thespian. Debojit has been associated with ChaiTunes Project since 2019 with Assam Skies, a tri-continent collaborative project. Debojit's ChaiTunes Videos Assam Skies is the 5th music video from the ChaiTunes Project. It is an English number composed by Jim Ankan Deka and Char Seawell, and written by Karen Weed. The song is sung by Char and Katherine Khiangte. The video is directed by Tarunabh Dutta and produced by Karen, Debjani Hazarika and Jim.

Barun Das | Assam | ChaiTunes Artist

Barun Das | ChaiTunes Barun Das has been in the music scenario for over a decade. He was initially trained in traditional Assamese musical instruments. He performed in numerous concerts with folk artists of Assam. In 2012, he devoted his time in learning the western drums and western percussions. He has been performing with famous Assamese singer Priyanka Bharali as a drummer and percussionist. Barun has been associated with ChaiTunes Project since 2019 with Assam Skies, a tri-continent collaborative project. Barun's ChaiTunes Videos Assam Skies is the 5th music video from the ChaiTunes Project. It is an English number composed by Jim Ankan Deka and Char Seawell, and written by Karen Weed. The song is sung by Char and Katherine Khiangte. The video is directed by Tarunabh Dutta and produced by Karen, Debjani Hazarika and Jim.

Assam Skies - a collaborative musical docudrama and 5th from the ChaiTunes Projects of music videos

Assam Skies - a ChaiTunes presentation Assam Skies... Watch the video! Originally written as a poem by Karen Weed, 'Assam Skies' depicts the life and relationship of an English tea planter and Rampiyari, a young tribal girl from the tea gardens of Assam. This is a true story based in the era of Colonial rule in India. Rampiyari died of a broken heart when her two children were taken away from her and put into a home for orphans in Assam. It was the same year when their father married his English wife. Assam Skies is the 5th from the ChaiTunes series of music videos. It is a collaborative project where, for the first time, Assamese traditional musical instruments are fused with an American country/folk styled song. 'Assam Skies' also won the runners up award at the UK Songwriting Competition. The poem has been converted to a ballad by an American country singer Char Seawell and Assamese musician/producer Jim Ankan Deka. Very soon, the musical video depicting

Gargi Buragohain | Assam | ChaiTunes Actor

Gargi Buragihain | ChaiTunes Gargi Buragohain, also known as Geetu among her friends, is an actress, dancer and a part time model from Guwahati, India. She has acted in a lead role (Rampiyari) in Assam Skies, a musical docudrama based on a true story from the Colonial Era of India. She is a fashion enthusiast and has modelled for Jenie's Mascara, a makeover and design company, for the Kiniho Clothing project. She is also a lawyer by profession. She joined the ChaiTunes team in 2019. Gargi's ChaiTunes Videos Assam Skies is the 5th music video from the ChaiTunes Project. It is an English number composed by Jim Ankan Deka and Char Seawell, and written by Karen Weed. The song is sung by Char and Katherine Khiangte. The video is directed by Tarunabh Dutta and produced by Karen, Debjani Hazarika and Jim.

Karen Weed | London, UK | ChaiTunes Artist

Karen Weed | ChaiTunes Karen Weed is a London based poet/lyricist and had worked with young people with special needs. Although she feels she's not an expert, Karen loves to play the guitar whenever she gets time. She's fond of writing poems/songs and creative stories. In 2019, Karen wrote a poem called 'Assam Skies' based on the life of a British tea planter who was Karen's great grandfather working at a tea-estate in Assam, India, and his relationship with Rampiyari, a tribal girl from tea garden of Assam. The poem achieved Semi Finals placing at the prestigious UK Songwriting Contest in 2017. In 2019, the poem was adopted to a musical docudrama under ChaiTunes Project. It is the 5th Music Video from ChaiTunes under Music Malt. Karen's ChaiTunes Videos Assam Skies is the 5th music video from the ChaiTunes Project. It is an English number composed by Jim Ankan Deka and Char Seawell, and written by Karen Weed. The song is sung by Char and Katherine Khiangte

Char Seawell | Washington, US | ChaiTunes Artist

Char Seawell | ChaiTunes An award winning singer-songwriter from Bothell, Washington (USA), Char Seawell has been in the music scenario since she was a teen. She plays five instruments and has been a part of the American country-folk band Windfall along with her musician husband Tim Seawell. The dua has produced 4 albums and more than 40 singles so far. The music of the folk musician duo reflects the everyday struggles and joys of ordinary people trying to make it through life with some small amount of courage and grace. Char is also a published writer. She has co-authored a historical full length musical along with a novel and numerous essays. She continues her songwriting career as well as volunteering as a worship leader. Char joined the ChaiTunes team in 2019 for a collaborative musical docudrama called Assam Skies . Char's ChaiTunes Videos Assam Skies is the 5th music video from the ChaiTunes Project. It is an English number composed by Jim Ankan Deka and Char Seawell, an

Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2019 | Shillong, Meghalaya | bands, artists, dates, venue, tickets and more

WHAT?  Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2019 WHEN?  November 1 & 2, 2019 WHERE?  The Festive Hills, Thadlaskein, Meghalaya Tickets :  Rs 2000 - 3000  Book Tickets Say hello to Bacardi NH7 Weekender season! Mark your calendars, save the date, cancel other plans, call your friends, tell your boss, start making plans, make your bookings, and get ready for the best weekend of the year! The happiest music festival is on its way❕ This festival is all about to getting a lot more festive in Meghalaya as India's biggest multi-kind music celebration heads to the flawless slopes of North-East India on Nov 1 and 2, 2019. Karnivool Intervals Shubha Mudgal Benny Dayal & Funktuation Soulmate: The North East Blues Special Raja Kumari BLOT! (Live) When Chai Met Toast Lifafa The Soul Across Seconds The Andrea Tariang Band Antariksh Avora Records Blue Temptation DCF_Shapes Fame The Band Gauley Bhai Imphal Talkies Khasi Bloodz Lo! Peninsula Meba Ofilia Minute of Decay N

Tarunabh Dutta | Assam | ChaiTunes Director

Tarunabh Dutta | ChaiTunes Tarunabh Dutta is a Guwahati based architect turned filmmaker who directed and produced the first Assamese Si-Fi movie 'Avataran'. The film won the North-East Social Impact Award 2015, under the category - 'Advocacy and Empowerment'. He has directed more than 20 short films and many music videos using VFX and animation technology. His short film 'I Am Not Crazy' won the 3rd prize in the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival in 2013. Tarunabh has been associated with Music Malt and ChaiTunes Project of music videos since 2017. Tarunabh's ChaiTunes Videos Assam Skies is the 5th music video from the ChaiTunes Project. It is an English number composed by Jim Ankan Deka and Char Seawell, and written by Karen Weed. The song is sung by Char and Katherine Khiangte. The video is directed by Tarunabh Dutta and produced by Karen, Debjani Hazarika and Jim. Anuron is the 3rd music video from the ChaiTunes Project. It is an Assamese song compo