The Other Voice

“The film is about optimism and the power of hope…all my life I had a choice of hate and love. I chose love and I am here.” Rahman in his Oscars acceptance speech.

“I did choose to come, for my first trip, to Asia, because I want to send a clear message that the United States is both a trans-pacific, as well as a trans-atlantic power.” US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.

“One of the things we like about Rock ‘n’Roll is the religiosity. And genuinely people do want you to die on a cross age 33, with a Jack Daniels in your hand. Our job is in part to de - rail a mythology that isn’t helpful to music or musicians.” Sony Bono (U2)

“Despite its rich folk music and culture, the North east hardly gets any attention, I think the media has a big role to play to portray this region at the national level.” Music composer Kailash Kher.