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We’re not the only people who cover the Indian music scene, you know. The Media Capsule is a roundup of some of the stories about Indian music being covered in the press.

Bend It Like Larbi
Bangalore Mirror, January 23
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui is a Belgian contortionist, choreographer and dramatist who will be performing in India for the first time ever on January 30 at the Chowdiah Memorial Hall in Bangalore. He speaks to the Bangalore Mirror about his work and how his performance has evolved.

Sounds Good
The Hindu, January 22 
British composer and producer Joseph Hyde speaks to Harshini Vakkalanka of The Hindu about electronic music and all the cool projects he is currently working on.

Amish’s Shiva Trilogy Inspires A Music Album
Times Of India, January 23
Amish Tripathi, the author of The Immortals Of Meluha, has announced that he will be releasing a nine-song music album along with the third and final book in the trilogy. The album’s songs will be based on themes featured in or related to the trilogy. The “lead single” on the album has been sung by Sonu Nigam.

Modern Mafia Star In David
Times Of India, January 23
Mumbai alt-rock band Modern Mafia (pictured outside) talk to the Times Of India about their cameo in the upcoming Bejoy Nambiar film David. Find out more about music from the film here.

That’s all from the news today. Tune in tomorrow for your dose of the Media Capsule.