Downtempo Music in India

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Which Indian artist is known for his downtempo electronic music?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitin Sawhney is a British-Indian musician, composer, and producer known for his fusion of Indian classical music with electronic music.

Which Indian record label is dedicated to downtempo music?

  1. Bombay Dub Orchestra

  2. Goa Records

  3. Trance Records

  4. Om Records


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Om Records is an Indian record label founded in 1995 that specializes in downtempo electronic music.

Which Indian city is known for its downtempo music scene?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Goa

  4. Bangalore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Goa is known for its vibrant downtempo music scene, with many beachside clubs and festivals dedicated to the genre.

Which Indian musician is known for his downtempo remixes of Bollywood songs?

  1. DJ Shadow

  2. Karsh Kale

  3. Talvin Singh

  4. Mad Professor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Karsh Kale is an Indian-American musician known for his downtempo remixes of Bollywood songs and his fusion of Indian classical music with electronic music.

Which Indian downtempo music festival is held annually in Goa?

  1. Sunburn Festival

  2. Goa Sunsplash

  3. Goa Chill Out Festival

  4. Goa Trance Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Goa Chill Out Festival is an annual downtempo music festival held in Goa, India, that features a lineup of international and Indian downtempo artists.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his collaborations with Western musicians?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitin Sawhney has collaborated with Western musicians such as Sting, Paul McCartney, and Björk.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his use of traditional Indian instruments in his music?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anoushka Shankar is known for her use of traditional Indian instruments such as the sitar and the tabla in her downtempo electronic music.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his experimental and avant-garde approach to the genre?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitin Sawhney is known for his experimental and avant-garde approach to downtempo music, often incorporating elements of jazz, classical, and world music into his compositions.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his political and social commentary in his music?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitin Sawhney is known for his political and social commentary in his music, often addressing issues such as racism, poverty, and war.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his collaborations with Indian classical musicians?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anoushka Shankar is known for her collaborations with Indian classical musicians such as Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain, and Shivkumar Sharma.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his use of electronic beats and samples in his music?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitin Sawhney is known for his use of electronic beats and samples in his downtempo music, often creating a fusion of traditional Indian music with modern electronic sounds.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his live performances and improvisational skills?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitin Sawhney is known for his live performances and improvisational skills, often creating unique and spontaneous musical experiences for his audience.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his use of traditional Indian vocal techniques in his music?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anoushka Shankar is known for her use of traditional Indian vocal techniques such as the sitar and the tabla in her downtempo electronic music.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his collaborations with Western electronic music producers?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitin Sawhney has collaborated with Western electronic music producers such as Howie B, Talvin Singh, and Mad Professor.

Which Indian downtempo music artist is known for his use of field recordings and found sounds in his music?

  1. Anoushka Shankar

  2. Nitin Sawhney

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Shankar Mahadevan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitin Sawhney is known for his use of field recordings and found sounds in his music, often creating a collage of sonic textures and atmospheres.

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