Musical Journey of Nagaland Hits London’s BFI Southbank
Oscar-winning composer's production takes tribal music to the global stage.
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In a collaborative post, Abu Metha, Theja Meru, and A.R. Rahman announced the UK debut of ‘Headhunting to Beatboxing’ production at the UK Asian Film Festival in London. The film, which celebrates the culture and music of Nagaland, is scheduled to screen at BFI Southbank, NFT4 on Saturday, May 3 at 2:30 PM.
The Instagram post from Nagaland’s Task Force for Music and Arts, officials Abu Metha and Theja Meru, alongside Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman, announces the upcoming documentary “Headhunting to Beatboxing.” The film chronicles Nagaland’s cultural evolution from the region’s historical tribal practices to contemporary musical expressions, showcasing the northeastern state’s unique heritage through a musical lens.
The promotional image in the post features traditional Naga imagery alongside festival details, highlighting Rahman’s ongoing exploration of diverse musical traditions beyond his film work. By focusing on this culturally rich yet underrepresented northeastern Indian state, Rahman continues his mission of bringing attention to India’s lesser-known musical landscapes.
The documentary Headhunting to Beatboxing will premiere at the UK Asian Film Festival, one of Britain’s most established South Asian film festivals. Its screening at London’s prestigious BFI Southbank underscores the project’s cultural significance. This aligns with Rahman’s artistic philosophy of building cultural bridges through music. This international premiere in the UK is expected to generate increasing interest in Nagaland’s distinctive cultural narrative, presented through the lens of India’s most globally recognized musical ambassador.
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