2009 Show Topics
Cornershop Interview
Sun, 27 Dec, 12 – 14 h - Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 12 Jan, 14 – 16 h - FSK, Hamburg
In November Cornershop presented their new album „Judy Sucks a Lemon for Breakfast“ in Frankfurt. We spoke with Tjinder Singh on this occasion
New Generations – Indian Independent Filmfestival
Sun, 25 Oct, 12 to 14 h on Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 10 Nov, 14 to 16 h on FSK, Hamburg
There is definitely more to Indian cinema than Bollywood and Shah Rukh Khan. Amazing Indian Independent films wait to be screened, among them documentaries, feature or short films. From 6 thourh 8 November we will show a fine selection of thrilling, moving, cool and reflecting films focusing India, whereas the “Indian” films come from all over the world. There will be a Party with DJ Equal-I from London and of course we will have a “No Masala - Traveling Indian Short Films” evening and a deilicous Indian Brunch on Sunday.
Live at our Indian Vibes Radioshow:Shaheen Dill-Riaz, Director of “Koran Children”
Sun, 27 Sep, 12 – 14 h on Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 13 Oct, 14 – 16 h on FSK, Hamburg
In his home country Bangladesh Shaheen Dill-Riaz succeeded in filming in a madrasa. His new documentary “Koran Children” shows the mysterious institution, the madrasa, from the teachers’ point of view but mainly through the eyes of the pupils and their parents. Shaheen Dill-Riaz will be with us in this broadcast. His film “Koran Children” is currently screened at Kino Mal seh’n, where he will be appearing in person on Sunday evening, 27 September.
London Mela
Sun, 23 August, 12 – 14 h - Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 08. Sept, 14 – 16 h - FSK, Hamburg
The Strange Geometry Mix by Pardon My Hindi is perfect for the summer. Kurian tells about his visit to the London Mela and has the hottest news from London. We take a closer look at “Korankinder” by Shaheen Dill-Riaz, as it will be screened for two weeks at the Mal seh’n cinema. And of course we have music for you.
20 years German-Indian Filmassociation
Sun, June 28, 12 to 14 h on Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, July 14, 14 to 16 h on FSK, Hamburg
This year the German-Indian film association celebrates its 20th anniversary. Since 1989 the association screened 350 films at the cinema of the Filmmuseum, ranging from art house to documentary and avant-garde, Bollywood was a must, whereas the films of the sixties meanwhile are considered as classics. Vijay Kumar, director of the German-Indian film association will be our guest in this show.
Weather
Sun, 24 May, 12 – 14 h - Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 09 June, 14 – 16 h - FSK, Hamburg
The new Basement Jaxx track “Raindrops” gave the idea. At the first look not such a thrilling issue, but a lot of tracks deal with different meteorological situations, ranging from sunshine to rain, showing an amazing preference for bad weather. Furthermore we spoke with Alka Macwan and Manoj Macwan of Community Development Society in Anand/Gujarat, supporting the Dalits.
Opening Indian Art Forum
Sun, 22 March, 12– 14 h - Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 14 April, 14 – 16 h - FSK, Hamburg
March is coming up strong:First the opening of our exhibition „Indian ArtForum", then „Slumdog Millionaire" started in the German movies. And there are new albums by Nasha,Niraj Chag, Masala Dosa and the Konkani sampler.
Indian Art Forum/ Slumdog Millionaire
Sun, Feb 22, 12 to 14 h on Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, March 10, 14 to 16 h on FSK, Hamburg
We will introduce our international art exhibition “Indian Art Forum”, which will open on March 11 at Galerie station at Mousonturm. The show presents current positions of young second generation Asians, living in Germany, Great Britain, Egypt, Austria and the USA. We will also talk about the highly rewarded film “Slumdog Millionaire”. Like always we play new Asian beats.
