Imaginary Traditions
In 2025 I founded Imaginary Traditions, a non-profit web space that showcases artists of oral traditions from around the world, sharing live video takes of the wonderful artists encountered on his musical path.
All videos are filmed, mixed and produced by me.
Kedo is a West-Arican piece that tells of the horrors of the war between Mandinka and Fulani tribes, urging people to live in peace and communion. Raga Bhimpalasi is a popular afternoon Hindustani Raga known for evoking a sense of longing and peaceful devotion in the listener.
The title 'A Shared Shrine' refers to the many Hindus and Muslims that used to share daily praying spaces in India. The practice is now endangered by a political push towards segregation and intolerance. This project aims at promoting peace and collaboration between religions and cultures.
Ludo & Riju represent a unique encounter: the polyrhythmic, polyphonic tradition of the Mande Kora of Ludovico Failla meets the sophisticated melodic world of indian classical mandolinist Rajarshi Sengupta. The two worlds combine gently, setting up a whole range of new musical interactions.
BANDCAMP: https://imatrad.bandcamp.com/track/a-shared-shrine
More about us: https://www.ludovicofailla.com/ludo-riju/
Recorded live in Sonarpur, West-Bengal, India // February 2026
camera by Saikat Sarkar
recording and mixing by Ludovico Failla
mastering by François FanelliShow More
