Kula Podcast

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When i first saw Manaal he was doing very interesting visuals with colored wax, oil and water for a concert backstage, this was almost 10 years ago. Most people know him as DJ Manaal / Mo /@autonomotor. He has been doing lot in different creative areas and specially he is a great electronic music producer in Maldives.

Manaal is currently stationed mixing and producing his music in Noonu Atoll Cheval Blanc Randheli Island. He talks about being stationed in a resort island, cultural tourism and Maldivian music.  

Recently Ethos.av, an audiovisual collective that he is part of was showcased as the feature label on Aneesha kotwani's show on the BBC asia network. The show is a exploration of contemporary sounds of south asia. This episode is focused on Maldives and Nepal.


Band camp : https://ethosav.bandcamp.com/
Sound cloud : https://soundcloud.com/ethosav

Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Autonomotor, Ibbe, Affan - Chops for free
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your host, Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Total Length: 22m 44s
Recorded :30 April 2021 * bro mistake in audio :)

Ahmed NaaifManaging Editor@sunbrk | SG@mjamaldives | Contributor@noonudaily | Co-Founder@avasmv talks about media in maldives.
On this podcast he has highlighted on freedom of press in maldives. His opinion on future of digital and traditional journalism, current media related content and what needs to be improve in our society.

Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist

Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist

As your hosts  Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)

Language : Dhivehi & English

Length : 29 mins  : 20 sec

Recorded : 25 April 2021

Sham'aan Shakir freelance video producer / Multimedia and journalism lecturer at Faculty of Arts (Maldives National University) talks about “Maliku Dhathuru” on Baiskoafu App.

As Shamaan talks about the production of Maliku Dhathuru which was recorded on Late 2016 and air on mid 2020.  

Sorry about the poor audio quality. 

Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your hosts, Auraf and Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 22 mins  : 47 sec
Recorded : 20 June 2020

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Young filmmaker Shamin Nizam and Ravee Farooq is on this podcast talking about their latest project, Covid 19 Related limited series called "THADHU".
This 3 part web series is produced in association with Health Emergency Operations Centre, UNICEF Maldives & HPA.

Starring Ravee Farooq, Aisha Ail, Nathasha Jaleel, Aishath Rishmy, Ali Farooq & Mariyam Haleem.

Thadhu a maldivian based story written and directed by Shaim, director of photography Shahaamin Ali, assistant director Reesham Haris, sound engineer Alfaf Shakir, production Design Arif Abdullah and Ahmed Imad goes deep into Lockdown , new-normal and the outbreak in Male’ city. Perceptions and consequences through the eyes of three people as mentioned on Madhoship Maldives youtube channel.

Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your hosts, Auraf and Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 49 mins  : 29 sec
Recorded : 8 December 2020

On this episode we research and talk about how the art community in Maldives could survive this pandemic and gain a better livelihood in the close future by using successful mechanism used in Maldivian idol . On this episode we have referred the speech given by PSM MD Mr Ibrahim Khaleel on Maldivian idol season 1 finale (5 May 2016).

We look at the survey done by Maldivian broadcasting commission called broadcast public survey from 2013. This survey conducted talks about TV/ radio content, local content and public opinion based on the survey. And also we look into public service media law of maldives and how this law can help our creative community.

Also we have referred to Mr Murad Hassan's part of employees dialog webinar, which was conducted by National federation of Maldivian employers on the topic tailoring a new reality: employers dialog (3 June 2020). He talks about tourism marketing and Maldives.

We invited 5 local artists to talk on their views and opinion.   
Fashion designer : Angel Shujau - Famushu,
Fashion designer: Aishath Shiffza - Shif Couture,
Filmmaker : Shamin Nizam at Madhoship,
Fine Art Artist : Hussain Ihfal - Iphpha
Motion graphics designer : Mauroof Ibrahim 

Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing. Wear mask. Be healthy, Be strong.

Intro : Mayhem : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient :  Null : Veshza - Artlist

As your host, you can always locate me nishan@millzero visit millzero.com
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 28 mins  : 23 sec
Published : 16 June 2020

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@ReallyNattu co-founder of Lottiefiles talks about how lottifiles was build.
Also he talks about UI/UX design, team building, Mistakes we make in hire people for creative projects, project manager from a design perspective and he talks about his failures in his journey.

Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing.
Be healthy, Be strong.

Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist

As your host, you can always locate me nishan@millzero visit millzero.com
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length :42 mins  : 45 sec
Recorded: 2 May 2020

On this episode:  - Nattu @ReallyNattu co-founder of Lottiefiles talks about Maldives community-driven contact tracing App "TraceEkee" develop to mitigate community spread of covid-19.

He answers about the basic public questions on this App and talks about the team behind the local App  and more.

Please install App "TraceEkee" to spread and end this world pandemic.
More information on this App : https://trace.hpa.gov.mv/

Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing.
Be healthy, Be strong.

As your host, you can always locate me Nishan @millzero visit millzero.com
Language : Dhivehi & English
Recorded : 2 May 2020

On this episode:  - Mauroof Ibrahim (Morefeous) share his experience as an Animator in Maldives.

NOTE: this episode was recorded before the pandemic.

Full episode is Spoken in Dhivehi.
Mr. Mauroof talks about his journey in animation and also he highlight about health risks he has faced in his journey.

Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing. Be healthy and take care.

As your host, you can always locate me Nishan / @millzeroand @Auraaf  or visit millzero.com 

Contact : millzero@gmail.com

On this episode:  - Photojournalism in Maldives 

Full episode is Spoken in Dhivehi.

We have very few people in news and related areas who go deep into news related story telling in our community. I am talking about Photojournalism or Visual storytelling in the news.

On this episode of Kula Podcast Samahi and Hussain Waheed talks about Photojournalism in Maldives.

Ali Samahi’s work : https://www.instagram.com/alisamahy/
Hussain Waheed work: https://www.instagram.com/husen.w/

Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing. Be healthy and take care. 

As your host, you can always locate me @millzeroor visit millzero.com
Contact : millzero@gmail.com

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We welcome GMB Akash to our podcast.  GMB Akash is a Bangladeshi photographer, storyteller and  photojournalist & writer, received 100 international Awards, speaker at TEDxPorto and TEDxHyderabad. He talks about how he started is photography journey, humanitarian work, photo projects and about the exhibition that was held in National Art Gallery of Maldives under the title “Soulscapes”. This exhibition was held from 4th November until 6th November 2019. 

“Soulscapes” present a collection of photos from 11 of his projects. A total of 55 powerful photos taken in 5 different countries ranging from Bangladesh, Nepal to Pakistan, each project focuses on an important societal issue.

Thanks to Fine Art Maldives for the arrangement to record this podcast.

Nishan @millzero as your host.
Contact : kulapodcast@gmail.com

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- News update of 9th SAARC Art festival running from 22-27th September 2019. Final Exhibition at National Art Gallery on 29th September 2019.
- We try to bring some basic photography tutorials we called this educational segment as "Saafu Nusaafu", Mainly highlighted basic parts of SLR (Single Lens Reflex ) camera and Aperture.
- Upcoming Exhibition : In My Mind, An artistic expression of our beautiful minds by Mental health center (IGMH) at National Art Gallery on 1st October 2019
- Cinema updates : Olympus cinema and Schwack Cinema  & TV platforms updates.

Nishan @millzero and Auraf as your host.
Contact : kulapodcast@gmail.com

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News on newly released cameras.

Ehenas writer, Producer, Iqbal as a guest.

Cinema  & TV platforms updates 

Nishan @millzero and Auraf as your host. 

Contact : kulapodcast@gmail.com

Episode 03. Art in Education system.

- Eid Festival Events in Maldives.
- Principle of Raa Vadhoo school Issey Naseer talks about Art in Maldivian education system.
- Bavathi The Movie Updates
- Exhibition, TV shows and Cinema updates

Nishan @millzero and Auraf as your host.
Contact : kulapodcast@gmail.com

- Art Exhibition: Unveiling visions by Maldives Art Community. 

- On this episode we have Ihuvan as a guest, he is the producer of Kyle & Lulu. 

- Cinema updates.

Nishan @millzero and Auraf as your host. 

Contact : kulapodcast@gmail.com

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