Shilpa Mudbi
Shilpa Mudbi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bangalore |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Masters in Media Arts and Production |
| Alma mater | University of Technology Sydney |
| Known for | Co-founder of Urban Folk Project |
| Notable work | Yellammana and Other Stories |
| Spouse | Aditya Kothakota |
Shilpa Mudbi is an Indian researcher, singer, performer, theater artist, actress, and documentary filmmaker. She is currently working on preserving and archiving diverse folk-art forms in Karnataka.[1] Along with her husband and Sumitra Sunder, she co-founded the Urban Folk Project. As a part of this project, they performed 70-80 shows of Yellamanata and Other Stories across the country. [2][3][4]
Yellamanata and Other Stories
[edit]Mudbi leads the team in performing Yellammana padas with traditional instruments such as the chowdki and the Shruti, sometimes in the morning at Bangalore Cubbon Park.[5] Shilpa's efforts extend to reviewing and preserving the "Chowdki" and "shruti", essential instruments intertwined with the narratives of Yellamma, making her a key force in reviving these traditions. As a trained filmmaker, she explores the roots of this music, connecting it with North Karnataka's cultural fabric.
These Bengalureans are trying to save Chowdki, a percussion instrument which was once prevalent in the belt of north Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh. According to folklore, it has been around for at least 2,500 years. [6]
Weekly Web Folk Sessions
[edit]During the pandemic, Mubdi conducted Weekly Web Folk Sessions that encouraged participants to pick up an instrument and learn a folk song for a collective singing experience. Each session, lasting five to six minutes, effectively combines both information and musical elements.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Web series
[edit]| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Killer Soup | Head Constable Asha Ritu[8] |
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2023, she was listed in the Deccan Herald, in their fifth edition of Changemakers awards “DH Changemakers: 23 to Watch in 2023” [9]
References
[edit]- ^ Bureau, Bangalore Mirror. "Strings of the past". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "'The songs of my ancestors'". NEWS TRAIL. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (2021-12-31). "Tracing the roots through folklore". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Couple learns Many versions of Yellamma's Myths through ancient songs". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Pailoor, Anitha. "Singing their way into hearts". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Bureau, Bangalore Mirror. "Strings of the past". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Sing your heart out". Mid-day. 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (2024-01-11). "'Killer Soup' review: A wicked concoction of love and payback". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ DHNS. "DH Changemakers: 23 to Watch in 2023 - Editor's note". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-04.