KOCHI: Art and expression know no bounds or limitations; they can create magic and profoundly impact those who experience it. Dastaan Live came to life from the vision of its founder Anirban Ghosh (Baan G) with this very purpose in mind.By incorporating lines of famous poets, the band innovatively combines music and visuals, offering a unique experience that sparks conversations and critical thought. Recently, they performed their popular work Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein in ThiruvananthapuramIn a free-wheeling chat with TNIE, Anirban Ghosh, the founder of Dastaan LIVE, shares his thoughts on the band, the role of art and music, an artist’s responsibility and more.Can you walk us through the journey of Dastaan Live?I founded Dastaan Live in 2016 with some like-minded artists. The idea was to compose works of progressive poets from this region, such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz, A N Ludhianvi, Baba Nagarjun, Pash, Kabir, and others who were part of the progressive artist movement.We were trying to create a live show incorporating music and visuals influenced by their text. Dastaan Live was born to engage in discussions about the socio-political landscape prevailing in our country. Art has a really important role to play in society. Our band tries to address certain pertinent issues that need to be talked about through true art.
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