The Very Best of Abida (Audio CD)

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Her flawiess renditions be it the soulful ghazal the energetic qawwali or the structured poetic Kaafi have mesmerized the listeners world over.

Each rendition exudes an energy the sends the audience in raptures and takes them into a state of that what is truly divine.

Witness the Diva in an exemplary performance as she captures a treasure trove of Kalaams written by some of the most sensitive mystics of the times and lends her flawless voice to them.

It is her belief that Sufi music can be truly understood for what it is only if it is listened to with the heart of a Sufi with this belief she carries a loving conversation with her beloved god, with lyrics and music that explore the multitude of emotions experienced by a Sufi in the pursuit of God. These exclusive interpretations are unique to a true Sufi like Begum Abida Parween.

Contents

1. Chhap Tilak Sab (Amir Khusro)
2. Bulle Noon Samjhavan (Baba Bulleh Shah)
3. Le Chala Jaan (Daagh)
4. Man Kunto (Amir Khusro)
5. Mera Sohna Sajan Ghar (Hazrat Shah Hussain)
6. Dil-E-Naadan (Ghalib)
7. Shan-E-Firaq (Faiz Ahmed Faiz)
8. Main naraye Mastana (Wasif Ali Wasif)

Accompanists
Harmonium: Bhure Khan & Feroz Shah
Tabla 1: Nazir Khan
Tabla 2: Ravindra Rajbhat
Tabla 3: Rajesh Rajbhat
Bulbul Tarang : Rashid Khan
Bass Guitar: Dominic Fernandes
Mandolin & Mandola : Nasir Ahmad
Dholak : Karam Hussain
Keyboard : Sanjay Jaipurwale
Tanpura: Radha Raman
Sarangi : Dilshad Khan
Percussions : Rajesh Rajbhat,
Deepak Borkar Music arrangements by Bhavdeep Jaipurwale
Recorded at : Western outdoor Studio
Recording Engineer : Daman Sood. Avianash Oak
Additional recording & Mixing at Insync Studio
Recording Engineer Pramod Chandorkar/Chinmay Harshe
Additional recording & mixing at Swarlata Studio