Sarathy Korwar - KALAK

Released 11th November 2022.

Sarathy Korwar returns with new album KALAK. The follow up to the politically charged, award-winning More Arriving is an Indo-futurist manifesto - in rhythmic step with the past and the present, itsets out to describe a route forward. It celebrates a rich South Asian culture of music and literature,which resonates with spirituality and community, while envisaging a better future from those buildingblocks.

Recorded at Real World studios with meticulous production by New York electronic musician, DJ andproducer Photay, who translates these communal rhythms and practices into a timeless and groundbreakingelectronic record. Theres a spirituality and warmth at play in the polyrhythms, group vocals and melodicflourishes.

The KALAK rhythm is the fulcrum upon which the 11-track project balances. After an intense lockdowninduced period of reflection and meticulous note-making, Korwar boiled this down to the circul