Music Malt

11/06/2026

Team Music Malt recently spent an afternoon with Guru Pema Tashi at Morshing, discussing an upcoming recording of a folk song that is slowly fading from collective memory. The team also learned about his traditional mask-making craft and his ongoing efforts to preserve the natural environment around his village. Excited to document and share the story of a man whose work continues to keep both culture and nature alive.

With: Pema Tashi, Sonam Genchen Trangpodar, Suranjita Roy, Tse Ring La

03/06/2026

A new Sherdukpen song is taking shape at Taksar Lu Farms with Tashi Dings, a talented music composer from Shergaon, Arunachal Pradesh.

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17/05/2026

09/05/2026

Music Malt is happy to be a part of this beautiful journey of preserving folk music, folklore, stories, and culture for the generations to come.

With folk artists Phunshu, Tse Ring La, and Jim, along with the gaonburha of Shergaon.

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07/05/2026

Some meetings turn into music.

In the heart of Shergaon, amidst lush greenery, village landscapes, and the gentle sound of birds chirping, Leki Phunchu Khrime and Jim Ankan Deka came together to record this soulful Monpa folk song live as the sun played hide and seek through the clouds.

Here’s “Gungmo So” — raw, intimate, and straight from the mountains.

Vocals:
Guitar: Jim Ankan Deka
Original composition by:

A Music Malt live session.

11/04/2026

For Mun Concepts, a singer songwriter from Changsari, Assam, music began as a simple dream during her days as a student, when she first picked up the guitar and imagined herself as both a vocalist and a storyteller. Over time, that instinct grew into something deeper. Encouraged to channel her overthinking into something positive, she began writing stories that eventually turned into music video concepts. Her first major work, Mukoli Puwa, was rooted in her own life, telling the story of a schizophrenic girl. From there, she continued creating emotionally layered projects like Charm, Sinaki, and Alag Si, blending themes of love, imagination, struggle, and hope. Inspired by her father, who was also a musician, she explored multiple genres ranging from EDM pop to soft rock and synth pop, shaping a sound that reflects both her personal experiences and creative vision.

Her journey hasn’t been easy. Early on, she faced serious setbacks, including losing control of her songs due to distribution issues and being underestimated because of her age. But instead of stepping back, she took control of her craft, learning from those experiences and refining her work with each project. Today, she writes her own songs and conceptualizes her music videos, steadily building her identity as an independent artist. Looking ahead, she dreams of creating a full-fledged musical film once she achieves financial stability. For now, she continues to experiment through music videos, using platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Spotify to share her stories and connect with listeners who resonate with her journey.

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29/03/2026

“Alag Si” by Mun Concepts plays out like an inward gaze, calm and unhurried. The music video brings to life a soft exchange between two sides of the same self — Miss Joy and Miss Serious — almost like thoughts speaking out loud. With minimal visuals and a quiet emotional pull, it lingers in that delicate space where inner tension eases, giving way to clarity and a deeper sense of self.

Vocals, Lyrics, Tune & Concept: Mun Concepts
Music & Mix-Mastering: Bhabajit
Guitar: Dhruva
Art: Bibek Deka
MUA: Shannaya Choudhury
Cinematography: Jintu Deka, Miraj Ahmed, Animesh Choudhury
Editing: Jintu Deka

28/03/2026

Music Malt is proud to be part of the new podcast series Up Close: Voices From the Ground. In this series, Jim Ankan Deka travels to remote corners of the country, meeting people who are quietly transforming their communities with purpose and vision.

In the first episode, Jim meets Sonam Gechen Trangpoder, who chose a different path after 22 years in the BSF. He took voluntary retirement and returned to his village, Morshing in Arunachal Pradesh, to build a school for local children. Along with his brothers, he has worked tirelessly to create a space called Kunphen Residential School, where education goes beyond textbooks. Here, students learn life skills, develop a connection with nature, and grow into thoughtful human beings alongside their regular studies.

It's a story of commitment, sacrifice, and belief in change. Listen now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/show/5nfBdJcYVEWn0vEm0Bu6dE

17/02/2026

Yasmin & Jim live on Music Malt Live Sessions
Performing “Jao Pakhi Bolo Hawa Cholo Cholo” from the Bengali film Antaheen.

Originally composed by Shantanu Moitra, beautifully sung by Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics by Anindya Chattopadhyay and Chandril Bhattacharya.

A song that feels like the wind itself… soft, searching and full of longing. Hope you feel the magic the way we did while recording it.

Singer: Yasmin Nasima Parvin
Guitar: Jim Ankan Deka
Recorded live by: Music Malt Studios

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04/02/2026

Shooting time for Indy's Garden Session

With , , , Jim Ankan Deka