Mad Decent Invades India
By Paul Devro | March 3, 2008
In the middle of March I’ll be heading to the largest slum in Asia, Dhavari, in Mumbai India. I’ve been invited to the Urban Typhoon redevelopment project along with other doctors, architects, musicians and more in Koliwada. Nestled between two major business districts, the slum is facing major turmoil as global firms are bidding billions on the land as we speak. There are clauses though, such as free 225 foot flats for those who can prove residency since 1995. But for the nearly one million populating the region this likely an impossible dream and by terms of assisting the community, falls very very short. The total strain on society when merging these two very different lifestyles needs to be more examined and thought out too.
Working toilets are rare, so i’m betting that the internet isn’t on every corner but i’ll be trying to keep daily posts while i’m over there and of course posting music from the region. I’m starting up a sort of Heaps Decent program while I’m over there too. Plus we’ll be throwing a major Mad Decent party at the end thanks to the brand new Blue Frog Club. They are do the unheard of by letting 100 Dhavari kids in for free, who would not be able to make it past the bouncers at any ohter club any other night. It’s gonna be a crazy party.
Please click the links above to learn more.
Mad Decent Urban Typhoon Party
@ Blue Frog Club - Mill Land, Mumbai
Special guest: Dj Paul Devro [Mad Decent, Vancouver]
Saturday March 22
Blue Frog
D/2 Mathuradas Mills Compound
N.M. Joshi Marg
Mumbai 400 013
http://bluefrog.co.in
5 Responses to “Mad Decent Invades India”
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10:16 am on March 3rd, 2008
Seriously dude, this is some of the raddest shit I have ever heard. I am really stoked to hear that you and the Mad Decent crew are putting your art to good use. Thanks a lot for everything that y’all do.
3:43 pm on March 3rd, 2008
Loads of cool peeps in Dhavari, enjoi.
10:43 pm on March 3rd, 2008
I had no idea that these programs existed. Your work is truly commendable and rewarding I’m sure. You guys are truly making music accessible to everybody. Spread the fun. Long live Mad Decent!
12:07 am on March 4th, 2008
i hadnt checked this blog in a minute, good to hear. mumbai is a typhoon in and of itself…a beautiful but crazy place. ~thums up
5:27 am on March 4th, 2008
there are more likely to be internet joints than working toilets in india… that’S for sure. at least that was the case in 2001 when i was there … unfortunately ….the indian government cares more about the internet boom than it does about providing sanitation for the masses.