Celebrating South Asian Sounds at Southbank Centre
This past weekend, the South Asian Sounds Festival at London’s Southbank Centre offered a powerful testament to the soft power of India — a celebration of culture, music, and shared heritage that transcends borders and brings people together in harmony. Festivals like...
Editor’s Note of April 2025
It is with a heavy heart that I begin this editorial by acknowledging the tragic terrorist attack that occurred last week in Pahalgam, Kashmir, India. Innocent (Hindu) lives were lost, and the grief is felt deeply across Indian Diaspora communities worldwide. Our...
Get Ready for Sheela!
I’m incredibly excited to bring Moving Mountains and Ma Anand Sheela to the Netherlands. For me, this isn’t just a documentary screening; it’s an opportunity to build bridges and open up a crucial conversation. I believe it’s vital to hear...
A Musical Treasure from Poona: Chaurasia & Hussain, Rediscovered
Prepare to be transported back to 1992, Poona, for a rare musical experience. I’m thrilled to announce the release of two previously unreleased recordings featuring the legendary Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on Flute and the maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain on Tabla. These...
De ashram, de kunst en de liefde: Mijn zoektocht naar betekenis
In 1978 verbleef ik enige maanden in de ashram van Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Maar ik was er niet aan toe om te verbinden. Ik verbleef datzelfde jaar kortere of langere tijd bij meerdere andere geestelijk leiders. Guru’s van de Matrimandir in Pondicherry...
DesiYUP Takes a Moment to Recharge
After the whirlwind of Eindeloos India, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and recharge. The festival was an incredible journey, filled with unforgettable performances, workshops, talks, and cultural exchanges. We’re incredibly grateful for the...
Sharing Divali Experiences and Reflecting on Endless India Festival
As the lights dim and the last echoes of laughter fade, I pause to reflect on the Eindeloos (Endless) India Festival. This was DesiYUP’s humble attempt to organize a second edition of this festival in Rotterdam. This festival, rich in tradition and creativity, brought...
Paper by associate professor Roshni Sengupta
Associate professor Roshni Sengupta recently published a research article titled: Negotiating Minority Identities in Europe Through Cultural Preservation: Music as Heritage among the Dutch Hindustani Diaspora in the Netherlands Twice-migrant and descended from...