Introducing the world to our rich music, presented as the official soundtrack for the Pakistan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020, here’s Lala-e-Sehrai for Pakistan.
 
This soundtrack is a contemporary adaptation to four distinct musical styles of Pakistan, highlighting the timelessness of our musical heritage. The track in its final form depicts a journey from classical, to folk and then Qawali. The traditional afternoon Raag Bhimplasi performed by Ali Akber, makes its way to Thari folk sounds drawn from the Tharparkar region, delivered by legendary Mai Dhai of Sindh, reaching a devotional hiatus featuring Ali Akber and Zain Zohaib Qawal. The track closes with the sounds of Pakistan; the motherland; its natural heritage from North to South, the cold mountain winds, ever-changing sky and renewed sea. The journey is encapsulated by the cloud-like vocals of Wajiha Naqvi and Zara Madani, and the recitation of Allama Iqbal by Arif Bahalim.

Lala-e-sehrai (Flower of the Desert)

Jogi Swing - Chori Chori Brew Mix (Meesha Shafi - Coke Studio)

Duniya - Gulaal

Kailash Kher - Albeliya

Dil-e-Nadaan (Kavita_Seth) Ghalib

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The Jhelum is the source of life and livelihood for the local residents of Kashmir. Inspired by the devastating floods in Kashmir, the song 'Jhelumas' talks about the tremendous perseverence of the Kashmiri woman.

Lyrics (Kashmiri and English):

Taph karith taraan chas Jhelumas
(I sit here looking for someone to help me cross the Jhelum)
Goiur chum iwaan waechit Jhelumas
(My mind swirls, I feel light headed as I stare at its waters)
Luukh ha bas wichaan aabas Jhelumas
(Many have wanted to cross this river)
Jigiras taraan sui Jhelumas
(But only the brave can)

Chas behith adris beithis Jhelumas 
(I sit here on the banks of the river)
Kadlay taar dei na kahn Jhelumas
(Will someone help me cross?) 
Naaive hundh paile chu aaivul Jhelumas
(My boat is fragile)
Khotsan chas naaive manz Jhelumas 
(And I fear to cross alone)

Kusu boze kaswane naar ha loug Jhelumas
(Is anyone listening? Who can I tell? My river is on fire!)
Khotsan chas be yer ma gas Jhelumas
(And I fear I shall slip into its waters)

Pherukh Poo'h's chum odur Jhelumas 
(The lining of my coat is soaked in the waters)
Teer ha cham lagan aabas Jhelumas
(The water of the Jhelum feels cold)
chim dapaan saeri haan chi taar Jhelumas 
(Everyone says I should cross the river)
Pairaan chus chum aapaire Jhelumas 
(But I wonder who's waiting for me there)  

Jhelumas

A Neocarnatic adaptation of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's "My Heart, My Life" from the album "Night Song" 

Guitar, Synth, Kanjira: @mediumcoffee
Violin, Vocals, Arrangement: @krishashok

My Heart My Life

Shahi, Fareed & Abu Muhammad Qawwal Ft. Maria | Jaag Musafir | TGF | Pepsi Battle of the Bands

Lyrics by Amir Khusrau
Produced by Shahab Khan

Drums: Mobeen Inam
Guitars: Tahawar Ali and Hammad Khalid
Bass: Usama Nasir
Vocals: Daniyal Aslam

Official video: https://youtu.be/4eDyG5chcdI

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Mann Kunto Maula

This Persian tarana was written by Hazrat Amir Khusrao (1253–1325), an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent, who, apart from being an expert in many styles of Persian poetry, is also considered the father of Qawalli as well as the inventor of the Sitar and Tabla.

Lyrics
Yar-e-man bia bia.
Dar Tan tadim,
Ta-nan Ta na dim, Tom Ta Na Na Na

Ba labam raseeda jaanum
Fu bia ke zinda maanum
Pas azari ki man na maanum,
Ba cheh kar khahi amud.

Which translates:

O love, come soon, come at once.
Come and enter my body,
for I am yours, come

My life hangs on my lips,
Come thou that I may live again,
for if thou shall come when I am no more,
to what avail shall it be.

Personnel

Mekaal Hasan – Guitar
Javed Bashir – Vocals
Mohammad Ahsan Papu – Flute
John "Gumby" Louis Pinto – Drums on Tracks 1,2,3,4
Pete Lockett – Drums and Percussion on Tracks 5,6,7,8
Bass: Michael Mondesir on Tracks 1,5,6,8
Bass: Sameer Ahmed on Track 3, MH on Track 4
Keyboards,Percussion and Co-Composer: Javed Akhtar 

Recorded & Mixed at Digital Fidelity Studios, Lahore, Pakistan

All songs written and music composed by Mekaal Hasan Band

Album Mixed, Mastered & Produced by Mekaal Hasan

Sampooran 2020

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Alif writes poetry and music which is relevant and bold. 
Language : Urdu & Kashmiri

Jhelumas

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