By Surabhi Pudasaini
The idea of organic conversations and collaborations across Southasian borders is a warm and fuzzy one. The reality, however, is far colder, with such exchanges uncommon. There is, of course, immense scope for joint efforts, especially in fields with shared or overlapping historical trends. Music is one area that comes under this category. And it is with this in mind that a duo calling itself Serendipity is travelling the region exploring the different musical forms, whether traditional or contemporary. Faria Chaudhuri, from Bangladesh, and Emad Rahman, from Pakistan, of the band are currently in Kathmandu, working with a host of local Nepali musicians. Performing in a variety of locations in the city, the group’s current repertoire consists of traditional Sufi poems, Bangla songs, Urdu songs translated into Nepali and numbers by popular bands such as Junoon. The arrangements for the songs are, however, put together by the group itself, using elements of rock and eastern classical music, among other genres, to grab audiences. The Serendipity duo hope to travel to other parts of the Subcontinent after Kathmandu, eventually releasing an album featuring their collaborations.
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