This podcast dives into deep conversations with artists from across the globe, focusing on musicians and sound creators. Hosted by Norient founder Thomas Burkhalter, it explores the personal journeys of these artists—their aspirations, successes, challenges, creative processes, and perspectives on the world.
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This podcast dives into deep conversations with artists from across the globe, focusing on musicians and sound creators. Hosted by Norient founder Thomas Burkhalter, it explores the personal journeys of these artists—their aspirations, successes, challenges, creative processes, and perspectives on the world.
In this episode of Long Take: Life as an Artist, we sit down with Sharmin Sultana Sumi, a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, vocalist, and entrepreneur, best known for her work with the internationally acclaimed folk-rock band Chirkutt. Sumi shares her philosophy of music and life, rooted in resilience and fueled by personal hardships.
Sumi opens up about her career path—from overcoming initial struggles as a female lead singer to performing on international stages alongside legendary bands like Scorpions, collaborating with the Norwegian band Casa Murilo, and performing at MTV India, South By Southwest, Jaffa Music Festival, Womex, and more. She introduces us to her creative ventures, including Kokil Studios and Spring Off Music, her dynamic production hub. Sumi also discusses projects like Nodi Rocks (featuring one song for each river in Bangladesh), which reflects her passion for linking music and environmental advocacy. Additionally, she shares insights into her advertising company, Salt Creatives, which often focuses on climate change initiatives.
Tune in for an engaging conversation about making music larger than life, thriving in the face of adversity, and embracing creativity for a greater cause. Fun fact: Sumi has the unique ability to write a song during an interview. Let’s find out if she crafted one this time!
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Long Take: Life as an Artist
This podcast dives into deep conversations with artists from across the globe, focusing on musicians and sound creators. Hosted by Norient founder Thomas Burkhalter, it explores the personal journeys of these artists—their aspirations, successes, challenges, creative processes, and perspectives on the world.
