“Mirza” by Panjabi MC & Surinder Shinda
The Romantic tragedy “Mirza–Sahiba”, is a treasure of Punjabi literature.
“Mirza and Sahiban were cousins who, according to folk tales in punjab, fell in love with each other despite opposition from their respective families. An attempt to forcibly marry Sahiban to another man by her parents, results in them deciding to elope.
Mirza arrived on his horse, the night before the wedding and secretly carried Shahiba away. Unfortunately, Sahiba’s brothers got wind of the plot and decided to follow them. On the way, as Mirza lies under the shade of a tree to rest for a few moments, Sahiba’s brothers caught up with them.
Before waking up Mirza, Sahiban breaks his arrows so he can’t use them against her brothers. She presumes on seeing her, her brothers would feel sorry and forgive Mirza. Instead, the brothers attack Mirza and kill him.
Sahiban takes a sword and stabs herself, and thus bids farewell to this world.”
“Mirza” is narrated by Panjabi MC and the legendary Surinder Shinda using an addictive blend of Hip hop and Bhangra.
Gem…
Dul’ thanks for this one…MIA 01′
Title: Mirza
Artist: Panjabi MC ft Surinder Shinda
Album: Beware, 2003
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“Khwaab” by Niraj Chag
I’ve always thought very highly of Indian music. No matter what context it is produced in, it always seems to keep its authenticity by acknowledging its roots. Whether it’s done using the instrumentation or the singing style, you always get the sense that you are witnessing art that is culturally accurate.
I came across this song on the “Putumayo presents India” collection not too long ago. I was completely blown away by the vocals. Sati Natekar’s singing took Niraj Chag’s production a whole new level. I can’t think of the right superlatives to describe her performance…so I’m not going to force it.
Instead, I’m going to just kick back in my bubble and let the music take me East.
Beautiful…
Title: Khwaab
Artist: Niraj Chag featuring Sati Naketar
Album: Along The Dusty Road, 2006
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Ssidy is what my friends call me. I was born in Senegal of Malian parents (hence my Mali nationality). I grew up all over the place…Bamako, London, Accra, Cape Town, before I went to college in Miami and finally got a job in Sydney where I’ve been living since August 2008.
When I’m not working on The Timbuktu Project, or as a financial analyst (full-time), you can usually catch me somewhere on a football pitch or involved in anything music related. Music is everything to me. Whatever mood I am in, there is always a song that captures the moment perfectly. Anyone who has spent more than 10 minutes around me will probably attest to this: I listen to all types of stuff.....possibly because no single genre holds enough songs to quench that musical thirst of mine... 