NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - Vishal & Shekhar and Imogen Heap - Minds Without Fear
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2011
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Imogen Heap teams up with prolific composer duo Vishal-Shekhar for a track inspired by the Tagore poem, ‘Where The Mind Is Without Fear’. This episode was filmed at the luxurious, 475-year-old Samode Palace on the outskirts of Jaipur in Rajasthan.
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#2 - Zeb, Haniya, Swanand Kirkire & Shantanu Moitra - Kya Khaayal Hai
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2011
Set against the frenetic pace of the city of Mumbai, this episode features a cross-border collaboration between Pakistani singer-songwriter duo Zeb & Haniya, and two veterans of Bollywood – composer Shantanu Moitra, and lyricist Swanand Kirkire.
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#3 - Indian Ocean & Mohit Chauhan - Maaya
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2011
An intimate visit to Delhi with Indian Ocean, folk rock giants and perhaps the biggest band in India today. Joining them is Mohit Chauhan, celebrated playback singer and balladeer extraordinaire.
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#4 - Agnee, Parikrama & Shilpa Rao - I Believe
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2011
From the lush green hills of Panshet, to the bustle of Pune, this episode sees the union of two of India’s long-standing classic rock icons – Parikrama and Agnee. Adding flavor to the collaboration is the lilting voice of acclaimed playback singer Shilpa Rao.
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#5 - Shri, Rajasthan Roots & Monica Dogra - Changing World
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2011
The desert landscapes of Jaisalmer and its surrounding villages provide the backdrop for the eclectic combination of U.K.-based breakbeat pop performer and producer Shri, singer-songwriter Monica Dogra, and folk collective Rajasthan Roots.
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#6 - Rabbi & Papon - Khule Da Rabb
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2011
The verdant landscapes of Kaziranga set the stage for Angaraag ‘Papon’ Mahanta and Rabbi Shergill. The former is a native of the state, and revered within it for introducing an entire generation to ancient folk melodies that would otherwise have been lost forever. The latter introduces his Sufi-tinged, intrinsically Punjabi sound for a memorable collaboration.
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#7 - Swarathma & Shubha Mudgal - Duur Kinara
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2011
Preeminent Hindustani classical singer Shubha Mudgal joins forces with folk rock band Swarathma, one of the most exciting independent acts to emerge from the country in the past few years. Together, they explore the city of Mysore – historic capital, and the city in which the Bangalore band was born.
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#8 - Monica Dogra, Humble The Poet & Midival Punditz - No I.D. Required
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2011
Pioneers of Indian electronica Midival Punditz meet Sikh-Canadian rapper Humble The Poet for this unique collaboration by the scenic shorelines of Goa. Singer-songwriter and our host Monica Dogra also features on the track, marking her second appearance as an artist on the series.
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#9 - Karsh Kale, Baiju Dharmajan and Hari Govind - Sacred Science
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/21/2012
Acclaimed producer, percussionist and composer Karsh Kale travels with guitar virtuoso Baiju Dharmajan to the sleepy town of Angadipurram in the southern state of Kerala. There, they write and perform ‘Sacred Science’ with Harigovindan, a master of the edakka drum who runs the world’s only temple devoted to percussion.
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#10 - The Raghu Dixit Project and Guru Rewben Mashangva - Masti Ki Basti
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2012
Fittingly, our season finale takes place in Shillong, Meghalaya – also known as the Scotland of the East. The episode features The Raghu Dixit Project, an act that has truly pushed boundaries to make dramatic strides both in Indian and in international markets. Joining them is Guru Rewben Mashangva, a performer, songwriter, and music researcher who is hailed in the Northeast as ‘The King of Naga Folk Blues’.
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#11 - Let Go
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2012
Our season opens with a cross-border collaboration where East meets West in the spiritual journey that is 'Let Go'. The episode features the emotive acoustics of British singer-songwriter Fin Greenall and the soulful voice of Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan from Pakistan, as they experience Mumbai through the eyes of their hosts Salim-Sulaiman, the prolific Bollywood composer duo. Fin adds his indie-folky style to Shafqat's powerful vocals, while Salim and Sulaiman produce a contrasting yet effective fusion that can only be understood as sufi-step.
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#12 - Tom Dick Harry
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2012
'Tom, Dick & Harry' is a powerfully droll satire penned by the outspoken English rapper, teacher, poet and journalist, Akala, and the equally versatile Piyush Mishra -- actor, music director, lyricist, singer, and scriptwriter. Watch as they spar with each other to comment on the political cul-de-sac that is the state of affairs, away from the worldly clamour in the untouched, stunnning Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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#13 - Today
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2012
'Today' is a mélange of pulp and pop by Shaa'ir + Func and La Pongal. Randolph Correia and Darbuka Siva match each other, beat for step, as the incredible vocals of Monica Dogra and Anthony Daasan create high-octane folktronica, where eccentricity grooves with the humility of folk music from Chennai.
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#14 - Make Love
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2012
'Make Love' is a mixed bag of alternative-funk by Thermal and a Quarter, the bluesy rhythms of Adil & Vasundhara and the inspiriting notes from Ashwin Srinivasan's flute that seamlessly blend to create an old world charm. Bangalore plays host to this eclectic mix that makes one pause for a moment and laugh at the eccentricity of life
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#15 - The Gypsy
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/25/2012
'The Gypsy' is an ode to wanderlust, featuring Anoushka Shankar on sitar, Sanjeev Shankar on shehnai, and Pirashanna Thevarajah on percussion. Much like the city the episode was filmed in, New Delhi, the track is unapologetically modern, and yet steeped in tradition.
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#16 - Altitude
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/2012
Dualist Inquiry and Advaita travel to Shimla to create a sound that neither have dabbled in before. Watch as they build a musical chemistry and blend their sounds together.
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#17 - Qutub Minar
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/9/2012
'Qutub Minar' is a song that singer-songwriter Akhu first wrote with Imphal Talkies. The song is about the experiences one man has while taking the historic Qutub Minar from Delhi to Imphal. The song gets fresh legs with Asian Dub Foundation as they add a deep, driving bassline with electro-folk elements on a rock beat.
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#18 - Bangla Bass
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/16/2012
In this episode Brooklyn Shanti and Mou Sultana come to their home town Kolkata. Nucleya joins them to create a track about their relationship with the city. The song has two distinct parts, one featuring a bass-heavy dance beat and the other a mellow bengali rap. Watch as they talk about their beginnings and make 'Bangla Bass'
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#19 - Maati
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/23/2012
In this episode, award-winning percussionist Trilok Gurtu teams up with electronic folk duo Hari + Sukhmani in their hometown of Chandigarh. 'Maati' is an ambient folk song that is set to the poetry of 18th century Sufi poet Bulleh Shah. The song has been given legs by a range of sounds thanks to the percussive genius of Trilok Gurtu.
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#20 - The Minstrel's Tale
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/29/2012
'The Minstrel's Tale', the song written on the season finale of The Dewarists, is a track about the thoughts of a traveler who's a long way from home. The song has a Celtic melody with a mix of English, Assamese and Hindi lyrics.
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The Best Episodes of The Dewarists
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Best Episodes Summary
"Vishal & Shekhar and Imogen Heap - Minds Without Fear" is the best rated episode of "The Dewarists". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/16/2011. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Zeb, Haniya, Swanand Kirkire & Shantanu Moitra - Kya Khaayal Hai".