Wild City #236: Tech Panda x Kenzani

Delhi's Tech Panda and Kenzani are one of the frontrunners of the wave of electronica that has turned its focus towards India's rich folk sounds, recontextualising them for the urban dancefloor.

The latest iterations from the pair come through collaborations with Punjabi popstar Talwiinder and Akulu Records-released Punjabi-folk-meets-French-sermon track 'Kamli'. The duo celebrate their run of releases with a Wild City mix.

The sonic journey reflects Tech Panda x Kenzani's extensive experience as one of India's in-demand DJs, laying itself out like a live performance that starts and ends with grandiosity. In between, the selections feature mostly originals, works from contemporaries and even a peppering of Harry Styles – a testament to how the full tapestry of folk sounds the pair utilises is tied together with the immersive rhythms and soundscapes of deep house and melodic techno alongside the sensibility of pop.

"Track selection in a set is so important because we are leaving a voice to be heard in the form of music. Our thumb rule we mostly follow is try to showcase our range of work and include songs that we personally love. So this set was also imagined to include some of our songs like 'Bhaa', 'Dua', 'Ranjha' and 'Vaya' that didn't break any charts whatsoever, but remain close to our hearts for their sonic prowess. Another thing, we had a lot of fun while planning the transitions, from maintaining the vibe to switching things up, we have tried to incorporate these plenty to keep it engaging for the listener. We have skilfully tethered our productions with main stage classics to create this an-hour-long musical journey." – Tech Panda x Kenzani

Listen to the mix below:

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Tracklisting

0.00 - Intro to Tech Panda and Kenzani what is Indian electronica
2.26 - Sauda – Tech Panda & Kenzani
4.50 - Ranjha – Tech Panda & Kenzani
8.04 - Bajre Da Sitta – Tech Panda & Kenzani (Unreleased)
10:45 - Fine Line – Harry Style
14:40 - Phantom Report – Ramon
17:00 - Vaya – Tech Panda & Kenzani
19:43 - Piya – Tech Panda & Kenzani
21:10 - Gossip – Roy Rosenfeld
23:55 - Bhaa – Tech Panda & Kenzani
25:13 - Kamli – Tech Panda & Kenzani
30:45 - Undercurrent – Frost
33:28 - Dua – Tech Panda & Kenzani
36:32 - Burna – Daddiest
41:41 - Kulli – Tech Panda & Kenzani
45:55 - Abdelkader feat. Chen – Khalid
48:58 - Trip Asia – Clooonee
55:45 - Shilpa Ji – Tech Panda & Kenzani (Unreleased)
57:57 - Dilbar – Tech Panda & Kenzani (Makan Remix)