Jagjit Singh

[Kush]

Jagjit Singh (1941-2011) was a singer and writer of ghazals (love songs - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghazal)


Hosh waalon ko khabar kya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64eaPR31Nbw

Chulle Ang Na
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvxhaRpdPCM

Kal Chaudhvi ki Raat Thi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTGK9Pgpnt8

[Steven]

Hi Kush,

My thought was to listen to one or more of the links you posted while working; a listening only mode.
Couldn't do it. The music is way too good and the artist's performance very engaging. His voice was
quite expressive and appealing. Felt comfortable with the music right away.

[Kush]

Glad you liked it Steven. At some point I will try to put a translation or synopsis of the songs (with help from the internet). At least the first and third song, the second one is in Punjabi and out of my comfort zone.

[Kush]

A beautiful ghazal by Attaullah Khan 'The Camel Riders' with translation provided in the 'cc' captions

Ni Oothaan Waale (The Camel Riders)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55-ExedKAr0

There are references to the story of Sassi and Punnun, a folktale from Sindh - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassui_Punnhun

another one from Attaulah Khan that I had posted earlier

Pyaar Naal Nah Sahi (If not With Love)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRoDbwoeBcQ

[Kush]

Main Ghalib (I am Ghalib)

Tribute to Mirza Ghalib (1797 - 1869). Poetry, letters and other writings of Mirza Ghalib sung by Jagjit Singh and spoken word by Gulzar.

Dost Ghamkhwaari Mein Meri (Jagjit Singh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7P9_bV ... Jw&index=9

Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho Tum (Jagjit Singh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcxLxGt ... w&index=28

Na Thha Kuchh Toh Khuda Tha (Jagjit Singh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMgFFDX ... w&index=35

Yahaan Khuda Se Bhi Tawaqqo Baaqi Nahin (Gulzar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF7e9uo ... w&index=21

11 May 1857 Yahaan Fasaad Shuru Hua (Gulzar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abs2BVY ... w&index=38