The first objective of the group and its collection of DPA microphones and related equipment was the highlands of Nepal, where it aimed to record the folk music of the Tamang, Helmo and Majhi people.
After an initial excursion, the group returned to Kathmandu for an overnight stay. ‘A bit of rest and relaxation, a “thank you” dinner for our porters, and just enough time to pack for tomorrow morning’s bus ride into the Lamjung district to record Gandharba music,’ Simmons reported.
Soon after, the group ventured to Sauraha to record the Tharu people, then crossed the border at Sonali to head towards Varanasi, Chennai, Kerala, Rajasthan, Dharamsala and Delhi.
The most recent news reported a ‘very successful recording foray into the Tamang and Majhi cultures, and then a visit to the Lamjung district of Nepal to record the music of the Gandharbas, then to the Terai region to record the music of the Tharus, then across the border and into India. Gotta keep moving! If you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road...’
Fast-and-Wide will be following the expedition’s progress and hopes to have more news on the recording soon.
Good luck, Greg!
