Three weeks and me

Updated On: 25 February, 2024 09:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla

Ahead of releasing her work, singer and flautist Rasika Shekar on her three-week isolation to explore sounds, genres that speak to her

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Rasika Shekar

Kill Dil (2014) and 2 States (2014) musician Rasika Shekar’s upcoming work is expected to be a true reflection of her musical identity. She did, after all, isolate herself for three weeks in the picturesque locations of Banff to “write music that was completely unfiltered from all the labels I was putting on me”. Shekar, who has dabbled in a variety of genres over the years, wanted to study herself and understand “the genres, ideas, and tonality” that drove her. “It was an opportunity to understand my thoughts and learn what was emotionally driving my music. It wasn’t about making logical decisions. The first week was challenging because when you spend a lot of time alone, there’s discipline that’s expected of you. It took me four days to set a rhythm. It’s scary to be so aware of your thoughts. It’s like facing a mirror each day. But that’s the part I am most thankful for,” says Shekar.

Shekar hoped to be “close to nature” as she spent time in Banff working on her new music