Is there a uniquely Indian idea of freedom?

The music of our beating hearts weaves the multifaceted tapestry that is India. This Independence Day, we remind ourselves yet again what it means to be Indian. 

Hosted by Vineet KKN Panchhi of The Jai Hind Project, this special edition of Samvidhaani Pitaara is aptly titled “Hindustan Ki Nayi Geetmala - Azaadi Special” — a playlist of tunes and voices that sing of our yearning for freedom. Featuring voices old and new, familiar and quaint — from Indian Ocean to Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, from Folk Masti to A R Rahman — which resonate with the qualities that remind us of true Indianness: a healthy respect for our differences, and a generous tolerance of views that are at variance with each other. Topped off with special I-Day wishes from some of the artists, this celebratory selection of music will fill your heart with pride and love — for India.

Radio Azim Premji University wishes you a joyous and meaningful Independence Day 2024!  

Playlist:

Song: Des Mera 
Album: Peepli [Live] Movie
Artist - Indian Ocean

Song: Kabir Ki Vani
Album: Single
Artist: Folk Masti

Song: Pataka Guddi
Singer: Sultana and Jyoti Nooran
Music: A.R Rahman
Movie: Highway

Song: Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hai Tere
Singers: Rashid Khan & Vidya Shah
Music: Sneha Khanwalkar
Movie: Manto

Song: Koi Bole Ram Ram
Singer: Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Song: Tanna Na
Artist: Nyasa
Album: Single

Song: Mohabbat Zindabad (Feat. Karsh Kale)
Album: Side A || Side A/ Side B
Artist: Ankur Tewari & The Ghalat Family
Feat. Karsh Kale

Song: Yeh Tara Woh Tara
Movie: Swades
Singer: Udit Narayan, Master Vignesh, Baby Pooja, Kids
Lyricist: Javed Akhtar
Music: A.R. Rahman

Enjoy these songs in a special YouTube Music playlist that we have curated for your listening pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo3VipWSCallycnXkihbARS8FxkLLKdbP 
Credits:
Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar
Acknowledgements:
Our thanks to Ankur Tewari, Folk Masti, and Nilesh from Nyasa for soundbites used in this episode.

Hindustan Ki Nayi Geetmala - Azaadi Special

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Credits:
Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar

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