Songs of the River
Musician Rahul Ram from the band Indian Ocean took participants on a musical journey of water across India and explored how rivers are central to our past, present and future. Songs, stories and laughter resounded through the auditorium. Most people know Rahul as a musician but he is also a toxicologist who has been associated with the Narmada Bachao Andolan.
About the Musician
Rahul Ram is an Indian bass guitarist, social activist and music composer. He plays bass guitar in the band Indian Ocean which he joined in 1991. He holds a PhD (1986–90) in Environmental Toxicology from Cornell University. His PhD research on environmental toxicology is what moved him to become an activist with the Narmada Bachao Andolan (1990–95).
Connected Exhibits and Programmes
Animas by Brian House - exhibit presenting the pollution of a river in Colorado
Cultural Immersion by K Y Narayanswamy - a public lecture exploring the cultural significance of water