With rampant commercialization propping up uninspiring sounds, somewhere in this avaricious world of contemporary music, a few intrepid individuals from the north east of India continue to dedicate their lives to the creation of original sounds.
“Love of music. Love of life.” In the words of Lou Majaw, a musical icon of sorts, who’s been living a life dedicated to music much beyond commercial interest. Here in the city all the way from Shillong with his band ‘the Great Society’, they enthrall audiences at Henry Tham with a heady and folksy blend of Rock, Reggae and Blues.
“Of course we’re excited to perform in Mumbai,” says Lou, whose world-weary yet laid-back attitude can addictively rub off on you that easy. “ We play with no pre-conceived notions, no expectations. We give what we have – our love for music. Inspiration or not, if people can take back their experience here and channelise that energy into something, all’s well,” he adds.
Completely aware that western music yields little financial reward in India, these individuals inspire a generation devoid of musical direction. Achieving cult-like status across a major part of Northern and Eastern India, these group of friends have evolved to endear to an audience that loves music for what it is and what it represents. “ Our music is a celebration of music’s own power that we’ve learned to love, respect and admire. It’s our voice – our thoughts and feelings, our experiences and the trauma that we’ve had to face. It’s our contribution to music. We love what we do,” says Lou.
Lou's dedication and zeal to follow his dreams can be seen in the Bob Dylan Birthday Concert, which he has been organising for 34years. “The concert is held every year on 24 May, celebrating Dylan's birthday. We don’t have any sponsors. It’s just a group of fans and friends of Dylan's music that pool in with the funds to get things going,” says Lou.
Crusaders in an effort to keep good music rolling. Keep them coming.
“Love of music. Love of life.” In the words of Lou Majaw, a musical icon of sorts, who’s been living a life dedicated to music much beyond commercial interest. Here in the city all the way from Shillong with his band ‘the Great Society’, they enthrall audiences at Henry Tham with a heady and folksy blend of Rock, Reggae and Blues.
“Of course we’re excited to perform in Mumbai,” says Lou, whose world-weary yet laid-back attitude can addictively rub off on you that easy. “ We play with no pre-conceived notions, no expectations. We give what we have – our love for music. Inspiration or not, if people can take back their experience here and channelise that energy into something, all’s well,” he adds.
Completely aware that western music yields little financial reward in India, these individuals inspire a generation devoid of musical direction. Achieving cult-like status across a major part of Northern and Eastern India, these group of friends have evolved to endear to an audience that loves music for what it is and what it represents. “ Our music is a celebration of music’s own power that we’ve learned to love, respect and admire. It’s our voice – our thoughts and feelings, our experiences and the trauma that we’ve had to face. It’s our contribution to music. We love what we do,” says Lou.
Lou's dedication and zeal to follow his dreams can be seen in the Bob Dylan Birthday Concert, which he has been organising for 34years. “The concert is held every year on 24 May, celebrating Dylan's birthday. We don’t have any sponsors. It’s just a group of fans and friends of Dylan's music that pool in with the funds to get things going,” says Lou.
Crusaders in an effort to keep good music rolling. Keep them coming.
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