Impact & Outreach
3 regional labs; 25+ certified sound practitioners trained in climate-conscious recording, mixing, and environmental discourse.
Credits & Team
Concept: Soumik Datta | Creative Producers: W.I.P Labs, Soumik Datta Arts, Teamwork Arts | Mentors: Soumik Datta
Overview
COMMON BREATH is a groundbreaking residency series bringing together music, climate activism, and storytelling. Conceived as part of the Creative Arts Explorations (CAE) Programme at W.I.P AutumnSKUL’25, the project invites musicians and sound artists to engage with the climate crisis. Led by award-winning sarod player Soumik Datta, artists participate in 5-day immersive labs across Dharamshala, Kerala, and Delhi, capturing field recordings, indigenous stories, and crafting scores.
Role of W.I.P Labs
Pedagogical design, residency management, AV support, local production leadership.
Pedagogical design, residency management, AV support, local production leadership.

Common Breath
Sound & Climate Storytelling Residency
Concept: Soumik Datta | Creative Producers: W.I.P Labs, Soumik Datta Arts, Teamwork Arts | Mentors: Soumik Datta
