August 14th, Friday – 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm

Shilpa Mudbi brings to the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 a unique confluence of music, theatre, oral traditions, and cultural research. An acclaimed folk artist, vocalist, theatre practitioner, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Urban Folk Project, she has devoted her artistic journey to documenting, preserving, and reinterpreting Karnataka's rich folk traditions.

Her performance is a carefully curated presentation that celebrates India's living folk heritage through evocative storytelling, traditional music, and dramatic expression. Rooted in the cultural landscapes of North Karnataka, it brings together songs, stories, and performances that reflect themes of memory, identity, resistance, spirituality, and everyday life. Her work exemplifies the enduring significance of India's diverse literary and cultural traditions. It stands as a tribute to the power of folk knowledge and oral storytelling, demonstrating how literature, music, and performance continue to preserve collective memory while enriching the country's cultural imagination for future generations.