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The first edition of Freedom Awards is fairly representative of the countrys independent music scene
With all the recognition independent music in India has been receiving over the last few years,there has been one aspect that hasnt entirely been covered. Award functions in the country are plenty,but those that genuinely recognise the indie music scene,close to none. So,on May 30,Radio City conducted the first edition of their Freedom Awards,with an aim to recognise,honour and celebrate the essence of independent music across genres.
The award function began with a performance by Mumbai-based musician Siddharth Basrur,followed by the awards for Best Album Art and Best Video. The former was given to Delhi metal act 1833 AD for My Dark Symphony,and the latter to Bangalore funk band Live Banned for The Auto Tune.
Among the nominees that were selected over the various categories were some of indie scenes best-known names,including Reggae Rajahs,Indus Creed,Dualist Inquiry,Thermal and a Quarter,Blakc,Siddharth Basrur and Spud in the Box. Ultimately,the jury chose Mumbais Vivek Rajagopalan,Keralas Chaos,Delhis Dualist Inquiry,Mumbais Indus Creed,Bangalore/ Chennai trio Machas With Attitude and Mumbai-based Benny Dayal for folk fusion,metal,electronica,rock,hip-hop/rap and pop respectively. Chaos were the only act that were also awarded the peoples choice,while rock went to Spud in the Box,electronica to Sahil and Urvil,folk fusion to Shankar Tucker,hip-hop/rap to Enkore and pop to Raahie.
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