#42 Techno in India Part I: Kohra on building a scene from the ground up
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The episode features an interview with Kohra discussing the development of the techno scene in India.
MERCH DROP! Support the podcast with a purchase from our new line of awesome merch. Tees, hoodies, water bottles... etc! Cheap worldwide shipping! Visit the store here: hotflushrecordings.com/shop -- Music Not Diving touched down in Bengaluru, aka Bangalore, for the opening night of DJ El Sid 's Ends & Means party, and also to record podcasts at the Bangalore International Centre with two of the most important people in the contemporary techno scene in India. Kohra is a key figure in the modern iteration of techno in India. His label, Qilla Records , has been one of the most important outposts for Indian producers since 2011. And as a DJ, he has established himself as a similarly important voice across clubs and festivals both in India and on the global circuit. He's also a very interesting guy with a lot to say on the state of the scene right now, and also the history. We discuss the scene in India compared to Europe and the US, the development of techno culture in India, the advance of western dance music brands into Asia, today's challenges in running labels, and his history in different areas of music. This conversation is a…
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