Garo Rhythms : A Conversation with Skubo Project

Dear Skubo Project, Breezy and fun was our Thursday shoot with you. Your infectious, warm energy and incredible virtuosity made this episode a class act. Thank you for being so gracious, open and down-to-earth. You have elevated our awareness about the Garo Hills s and we want more. We are smitten by your music. May it capture more hearts. The belly laughs and personal anecdotes are still warming our hearts. Timestamps - 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - Paulina's musical journey 05:01 - Where did the band happen? 09:11 - What does the name Skubo mean? 09:51 - Skubo Project 11:39 - Band members experience 12:29 - Wangala 13:36 - What brought Richard to Delhi? 14:02 - Chief Minister's initiative in uplifting culture and music 16:11 - An ideal music student 17:50 - Most memorable performances 20:16 - Garo hills beyond Wangala & Tura 21:56 - Life in Shillong as a Garo 22:54 - Tura 23:24 - DNA mapping 25:28 - Musical training 31:30 - Training together 32:03 - Handling differences 34:02 - Shillong 36:43 - Garo matrilineal system 40:28 - Influence of Garo culture on music 42:19 - Encountering racism 47:09 - Meghalaya the next global hub 48:53 - awww!! 49:45 - song 1 53:27 - song 2 57:10 - Outro