Forging Musical Futures
Community Engagement
The uniqueness of our concept is that the folk musicians and the villagers are at the forefront of their own development process. That’s the main reason why Kala Varso is able to create impact at the ground level despite bare minimal resources
The Problem will be addressed three fold:
1. Continue the revival of Reyan concept in villages
2. Create platforms for the folk musicians to perform at various events in India and abroad
3. Archiving, and social media campaigns
Revival of Reyan concept is the foundation based on which our development work will be built upon. This step is very important as the participation of the folk musicians, Gram Panchayat, and the villagers is voluntary – the success of a Reyan depends on how well these stakeholders co-ordinate with each other.
Their self-participation also shows whether or not they are interested in their musical heritage and its revivals. Otherwise the entire project will look like an intellectual project if the concept does not resonate at ground level.
Programs
Preservation
Building Knowledge and Appreciation for Kutch Folk Music
– Taking the music to global audience
– Create multi-media archive for historic preservation.
– To create an extensive archive on Folklore of the region covering various surs, poetry and songs, narratives, legends, cultural aspects etc.
Promotion
Supporting Artistic Excellence
– Garnering invitations for Folk Music artists for live performances around the world
– Guide the artists with career development through their music
– To connect with creative artists and non-profits to take on independent projects on
their own
Sustenance
Grants to Sustain Projects
– Archiving projects, and Folk Music revival programs
– Monthly stipends for the Folk Musicians to cater more time for the practice of their skill
– Fund for learning school: for the youth from the Kutch villages to take up their Folk Music Traditions