Chaiti (my rendition of a North Indian Folk Song) 'Sejiya se Saiyan Rooth Gayi le'
Chaiti (my rendition of a North Indian Folk Song) 'Sejiya se Saiyan Rooth Gayi le'
I have attempted this traditional North Indian folk song, a 'Chaiti' (Chait: Indian lunar month of early summer) which w... Read more
24 Apr 2022
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4mins
(Sanskrit Hymn to Devi) Tantroktam Devisuktam
(Sanskrit Hymn to Devi) Tantroktam Devisuktam
This ancient Sanskrit hymn to the Goddess is found in the sacred text 'Durga Saptashati' and has been sung for centuries... Read more
9 Apr 2022
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10mins
'Ambua Na Kaatyo' (my rendition of an Awadhi Folk Song)
'Ambua Na Kaatyo' (my rendition of an Awadhi Folk Song)
I have attempted a folk song from the Awadh area of Uttar Pradesh, India which has very sweet lyrics in the rural colloq... Read more
2 Apr 2022
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8mins
Ghazal 'Mujhse Pahli Si Mohabbat' (my rendition of the Ghazal by Faiz Ahmad Faiz)
Ghazal 'Mujhse Pahli Si Mohabbat' (my rendition of the Ghazal by Faiz Ahmad Faiz)
My attempt is inspired by the famous semi-classical version of this poignant ghazal sung by Ghazal Queen Noor Jahan. Apt... Read more
20 Mar 2022
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7mins
Hori Bandish 'Kaanha Bhar-Bhar Maare Pichkaari ' (Holi festival song, semi-classical composition)
Hori Bandish 'Kaanha Bhar-Bhar Maare Pichkaari ' (Holi festival song, semi-classical composition)
I have attempted a lively, traditional song celebrating the colourful festival of Holi. This Hori Bandish (North Indian ... Read more
17 Mar 2022
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3mins
Shiv Tandav Stotram (ancient Sanskrit Hymn in praise of Lord Shiv, composed by Raavan)
Shiv Tandav Stotram (ancient Sanskrit Hymn in praise of Lord Shiv, composed by Raavan)
My attempt at the powerful ancient Sanskrit hymn in praise of Lord Shiv, composed by Raavan, ruler of Lanka. Raavan was ... Read more
1 Mar 2022
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6mins
Punjabi Wedding Song (Bridal Chooda: sacred bangle wearing ceremony)
Punjabi Wedding Song (Bridal Chooda: sacred bangle wearing ceremony)
My rendition of a charming, traditional Punjabi bridal song or 'चूड़ा' (Chooda: bangle). The Chooda ceremony is a ritua... Read more
24 Feb 2022
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5mins
Wedding song (traditional North Indian) 'Tere Teekey ka Rasiya'
Wedding song (traditional North Indian) 'Tere Teekey ka Rasiya'
I have attempted a traditional North Indian wedding song in colloquial Hindi. This charming, lively song is addressed to... Read more
20 Feb 2022
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2mins
'Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye Je' (my rendition of one of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite Bhajans)
'Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye Je' (my rendition of one of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite Bhajans)
On the occasion of India's Republic Day 2022, I have attempted one of the favourite Bhajans of Mahatma Gandhi, Bapuji, F... Read more
26 Jan 2022
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6mins
'Piya Aiso Jiya Mein Samaaye Gayo Re' (my attempt at the song from film Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam)
'Piya Aiso Jiya Mein Samaaye Gayo Re' (my attempt at the song from film Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam)
My amateur attempt at this delicately romantic song from the classic Hindi film 'Sahib, Bibi aur Ghulam' (1962). It's mu... Read more
25 Jan 2022
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3mins