Identical Beat - ACE420.4

Patel shopping for traditional jewellery, clothes and sweets. Das’s VO saying that no culture is fixed, it changes because of contact with others; young Asian are creating a new identity both personally and musically. Patel’s VO says that her culture is important to her but can prevent her from doing things she’d like to do. Zaman, playing video games, says he’d rather be an entertainer than a doctor like his father. The workshop. Das’s VO accepts parental pressure to train for certain careers, but thinks people should be able to make music as well. Patel singing, and cooking at home with her mother. Das feels that music is becoming a more acceptable career, particularly for women who have had few choices in the past, and quotes examples of singers like Najma and Sangeeta and deejays such as Radical Sistah. Patel’s family at dinner. Her VO says her family encourages her in her music; she agrees with them that education must come first but will really work hard at becoming a singer. Patel singing in the workshop. Das helping them decide how they’re to play together. Zaman’s VO talking about the workshop and about the possibility of recording with a singer. Fairground. Verma VO talking about the workshop. He would like to go into record production and be in control of his own music. VO says technology helps bring traditional music into the mainstream; workshops are essential to help Asian youth access this technology, express their ideas and experiment. The workshop with Zaman rapping, Patel singing and Verma playing keyboards. Images of traditional Indian dance. Credits.