
Voices Beyond Borders
By Shikhant Sablania

Voices Beyond BordersJul 08, 2020

Voices Beyond Borders Episode 14: Special Pride Month Episode.
We are celebrating Pride Month! In this episode our friends Alley Lloyd and Shivi Bhatnagar bring to us a special interview all the way from Khartoum, Sudan.
Alley is a Musician from London and Shivi is a film maker from New Delhi - this is part one of their new Queer Podcast.
Shikhant Sablania is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
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Music by MALFNKTION
About the Great African Caravan: facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan
This is a Choorma production.

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 13: Dina Hijjo’s journey from Palestine to India.
Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 13: Dina Hijjo's journey from Palestine to India.
In this episode Dina Hijjo describes her journey of escaping the Israel - Palestine Conflict of 2014 and moving to India to pursue her studies. She currently is a PhD scholar from Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi.
Shikhant Sablania is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Music by MALFNKTION
About the Great African Caravan: facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan
This podcast was recorded at Sound Garden Studios New Delhi.
This is a Choorma production.

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 12: Geetanjali Saini’s research in microbiology and love for painting.
In this episode Geetanjali Saini candidly talks about her life as a researcher, moving to Sweden, and being an artist in India.
Shikhant Sablania is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
Geetanjali's Instagram ID: sainigeetanjali_gs
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Music by MALFNKTION
About the Great African Caravan: facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 11: Antonio Sarmento shares his insights into life and culture of Mozambique and his work on Forum Theatre.
In this episode theatre artist and teacher Antonio Sarmento shares his experiences growing up in Mozambique, the life after recent cyclone in his town and his grass root work in Forum Theatre. Joined by John Patrick and Shivi Bhatnagar.
Shikhant Sablania is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
www.choorma.com
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Music by MALFNKTION
About the Great African Caravan: facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 10: Dr. Sukant Khurana and his exploits in the fields of Science and Art.
In this episode scientist and artist Dr. Sukant Khurana talks about his younger years, his constant need to explore various scientific ideas, his love for art, and his life as a Global Citizen.
His various interests include, Emerging tech, edtech, AI, neuroscience, drug-discovery, design-thinking, sustainable development, art, & literature.
In his own words: There is only one life, use it well.
@Sukant_Khurana
Shikhant Sablania is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
www.choorma.com
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Music by MALFNKTION
About the Great African Caravan: facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 9: Aakshat Sinha and his Russian experiences.
In this episode artist and curator Aakshat Sinha talks about his life as a student and his work in Russia, his shift in art from engineering and his current life as a curator in India.
Aakshat Sinha is an artist, curator, writer and baker based in New Delhi, India. He holds an M.Tech. Degree (Mech. Engr.) from Russian People’s Friendship University, Moscow and a Diploma in Fine Arts from Delhi Collage of Arts. He has held 2 personal solo shows ‘Those Golden Years’ (2013-14) and participated in, curated and organized many National and International solo and group exhibitions and camps. He is the curator and organizer of multi disciplinary art festival 'Identity Art Marathon'. He has been involved with Street art, Comics/graphic novels, Poetry, Storytelling, Sketching / Illustration and many more creative projects.
Shikhant Sablania is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Music by MALFNKTION
About the Great African Caravan: facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 8: Yumi Onishi speaks about her life and art in India.
In this episode Japanese born artist Yumi Onishi talks about her Art, Inspirations, travels and her experiences of living and working in India.
Yumi is a full-time development worker and an artist . Her traveling in and out of India, particularly in the forest and rural areas have given her inspiration for her art that combines traditional Indian Gond art with her knowledge of Japanese heritage.
@yumionishiart
Shikhant is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
www.choorma.com
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Music by MALFNKTION
About the Great African Caravan: facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan

Voices Beyond Borders, Episode 7: Learnings from being on the road: Akram Feroze’s life stories.
Listen to Akram Feroze talk about his extensive travels, his profound network with Indian truck drivers, his childhood and his experiences in making The Great African Caravan possible.
Akram Feroze is a theater professional Hyderabad, India and traveling for many years on the Road. He is a strong proponent of a world without borders.
Shikhant is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
www.choorma.com
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Music by MALFNKTION
About the Great African Caravan: www.facebook.com/TheGreatAfricanCaravan

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 6: Travellers: Tal Shpaichler & Naama Bushery’s life and work in Israeli Media.
In this podcast Tal & Naama from Israel talk about west-bank, media in Israel, Hummus, and their desire to travel to India.
Tal is a young traveller from Tel Aviv who has taken a sabbatical from her hectic media job and after serving her compulsory military training for 2 years is now travelling in Indian subcontinent.
Naama is an Israeli, journalist, vegetarian, dog owner and a food lover she lives in Tel Aviv with her cool boyfriend and now i'm in India for a big adventure or as she calls it -her middle life crisis.
Shikhant is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Intro Music: Roaches by Malfnktion.
www.thegreatafricancaravan.com
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 5: John Patrick Omegere’s views on Africa.
In this podcast, Patrick talks about India-Africa relations, his love for spicy food, roasted bananas, Christianity in Africa, and Rajma-Chawal.
Patrick recently completed MA- international Studies from the Symbiosis School of International studies- Pune and is passionate about social-economic inclusion. An advocate for stronger Indo-Africa relations, Patrick writes and speaks on Issues of India-Africa.
Shikhant is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
@thechoorma
Intro Music: Roaches by Malfnktion.
Views expressed in this podcast are of the guests, the host or the organization is not responsible for the same.

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 4: Being an outlier - Achieng Otieno’s younger years in Kenyan society.
Listen as Shikhant Sablania and Achieng Otieno talk about Swahili, being born in a family of believers, her love for Indian food, being a bully and being bullied and being Satan's voice in Matatus of Nairobi.
Achieng Otieno is a singer songwriter from Nairobi, Kenya. Her music is raw and talks about dissent and life in Nairobi. Her songs reflect realities of interactions between the youth of Kenyan society.
Shikhant is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
www.choorma.com
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Music by MALFNKTION
This podcast was recorded in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the Great African Caravan (GAC) - a roadtrip , and collaborative project of artists from 7 countries traveling from Cape Town to Cairo. Know more about the GAC project at www.thegreatafricancaravan.com
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Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 3: A girl from Salta - music in Gala Soler’s life.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the constant need to explore.
Listen as Shikhant Sablania and Gala Soler talk about being a Saltanian, South American, and similarities/dissimilarities between Argentina and India and how Empanada's are better than Samosas!
Gala Soler is a traveler and saxophonist from Salta, Argentina. Combining her studies in international relations and music she has participated of several projects across South America, India and recently Africa, as a member of The Great African Caravan team, an artistic, social and international project in partnership with UNESCO.
Instagram: @galatea16
Shikhant is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
www.choorma.com
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
Music by MALFNKTION
This podcast was recorded in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the Great African Caravan (GAC) - a roadtrip , and collaborative project of artists from 7 countries traveling from Cape Town to Cairo. Know more about the GAC project at www.thegreatafricancaravan.com
facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan

Voices Beyond Borders. Episode 2: Where is Kosovo exactly? - various borders in Yllka Lota’s life.
The GAC podcast: Voices Beyond Borders . Episode 2: "Where is Kosovo exactly?" - various borders in Yllka Lota's life.
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the content need to explore.
In this podcast Yllka Lota, an actress and a super energetic human from Kosovo talks about her journey as an artist on an exploration to understand self and unlocking the various aspects of living in a country not recognized by half of the globe.
Yllka Lota is an actress and is passes on her knowledge by giving acting classes to children. She is also performing and playing theater, is also involved in singing and dancing.
Instagram: @yllkaalota
Shikhant is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
www.choorma.com
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
This podcast was recorded in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the Great African Caravan (GAC) - a roadtrip , and collaborative project of artists from 7 countries traveling from Cape Town to Cairo. Know more about the GAC project at www.thegreatafricancaravan.com
facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan

The GAC podcast: Voices Beyond Borders . Episode 1: Artist on the move - art and life of Ife Piankhi.
The GAC podcast: Voices Beyond Borders . Episode 1: "Artist on the move - art and life of Ife Piankhi"
Join Shikhant Sablania a.k.a Choorma every Saturday as he meets and interviews artists from across the globe and talk about art, life, borders and the content need to explore.
In this podcast Ife Piankhi, a poet, writer, artist talks about her journey as an artist living in Uganda and repatriating from UK, about art and activism and think that inspire her.
Ife uses the Arts to unlock the potential/capacity of the individual and community. Has worked extensively in the voluntary and statutory sectors. Experienced in community consultation, mentoring and coaching. Ife has a keen interest in holistic health and Earth Restoration. Ife has been a performance poet for over 20 years.
www.ifepiankhi.com
Shikhant is an independent artist based in New Delhi, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in the field of art, design and creative problem solving. He loves coffee and asking irritating questions.
www.choorma.com
facebook.com/thechoorma
@thechoorma
This podcast was recorded in Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the Great African Caravan (GAC) - a roadtrip , and collaborative project of artists from 7 countries traveling from Cape Town to Cairo. Know more about the GAC project at www.thegreatafricancaravan.com
facebook.com/thegreatafricancaravan