Raw Live Presents Ahmer & Ali Saffudin
Venue: Mic drop, Delhi
Date: 18th March
Tickets:
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Ahmer
Ahmer is a prolific rapper and producer from Srinagar, Kashmir. Since a young age, Ahmer has been acutely aware of the violence that plagues that valley, and his lyrics reflect a self-critical and self-aware artist that is trying to make sense of one of the most complex issues of our time. By diving deep into his and his family’s history in the valley, Ahmer manages to introduce to people the complexities of the Kashmiri people and provides a more holistic view of their society. Ahmer’s debut album Little Kid Big Dreams, made in collaboration with Delhi-based producer Sez On The Beat, shook the South Asian music community to its core with its raw and vivid exploration of the brutalities suffered by the Kashmiri people at the hands of an occupying force. He immediately followed that up with the self-produced Inqalab mixtape, a ferocious response to the Indian state’s brutal crackdown on Kashmir, one that still continues to this day. In 2021, Ahmer is all set to release his sophomore album, one that sees him take the mantle as a leading figure amongst the Kashmiri youth, and help bring forth the immense talent that resides amongst the valley’s citizens.
Ali Saffudin
Ali Saffudin is a singer-songwriter from Srinagar, Kashmir. Known throughout the valley for his magnetic and captivating voice that serves to amplify the plight of his people and the cultural heritage of the Kashmiri community, Saffudin is one of South Asia’s critically important voices. Set to release his debut record in the summer of 2021, Saffudin’s ability to deftly maneuver between tender, heart wrenching ballads and power-packed, folk-punk anthems has seen him be recognised as one of the most exciting artists to emerge in the region today.