Nangma: Sounds of Tibet

Set in McLeod Ganj, this documentary explores how music preserves Tibetan identity, culture, and spirituality in exile. Capturing the sounds of the Tibetan instruments, monks’ chants, making of Tibetan instruments and modern Tibetan fusion, it follows the community’s musical expressions across streets, temples, and homes. The documentary focuses on different aspects of music like religious, fusion, contemporary, and refugee music. This is to encapsulate the essence of Tibetans in exile via sound. Through interviews with musicians, instrument maker, monks, and youth, the film reveals how music connects Tibetans to their homeland and helps them navigate the complexities of displacement. This auditory and visual journey highlights music’s role in cultural preservation, spiritual solace, and resilience. Honouring the Tibetan community that sustains its' heritage through the shared language of music.