Giving a whole new spin to the term ‘world music’ — A.R.Rahman spins his magic on an absolute scorcher, featuring Jordanian singer –Farah Siraj along with Nepalese Buddhist Nun Ani Choying. With the traditional Nepalese Buddhist hymn forming the base of the song, layered with a traditional Jordanian melody, and bridged seamlessly with composition written by A.R.Rahman, this song truly brings together diverse cultures and musical genres…
Not sure commentor Schrodinger’s Cat would want credit for this, but following her Bollywood-Sufi YouTube links led me to CokeStudio@MTV, which is an endless delight. Only wish I could embed “Kattey” — a driving collaboration between traditionalist Rajasthani folk singer Bhanvari Devi and female rapper Hard Kaur — but you’re gonna have to click the link if you’re intrigued…