MUMBAI: With many Pakistani actors crossing over to Bollywood, India has taken the opportunity to help bridge the gap further between the two nations — this time through music, reports Dawn.
On Independence Day, Indian band, “Maati Baani” launched a melodious song, “Rang Rangiya” in collaboration with various Pakistani music artists, to celebrate the unity in diversity between both nations.
The word “Maati Baani” literally means language of the earth.
Originally formed in 2012 in Mumbai, by guitarist Kartik Shah and classical singer, Nirali Kartik, the vision behind the band is to transcend borders and connect people through music despite their differences.
“Rang Rangiya” is a humble offering to friendship between India and Pakistan, noted the group, especially when the leaders of both countries are making such strong efforts to foster peace between the nations.
Speaking to Dawn.com, Evelyn D’souza, one of the main members of the production team and head of talent search and coordination, said, “Everything was online.”
This was the main reason, she said, that helped in reaching out to artists in Pakistan.
The team found Pakistani various Pakistani artists. They reached out to them and started recording. No musician from either country charged any fees for working on the song.
Pakistani, Indian artists jointly release Independence Day song
Pakistani, Indian artists jointly release Independence Day song
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
- It follows the critically acclaimed synth pop “Harry’s House,” which earned the former One Direction star album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards
- “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” will contain 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon
NEW YORK: In this world, it’s just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
Titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” and out March 6, the album is Styles’ first full-length project in four years. It follows the 2022, critically acclaimed synth pop record “Harry’s House,” which earned the former One Direction star the top prize of album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
In a review, The Associated Press celebrated “Harry’s House” for showcasing “a breadth of style that matches the album’s emotional range.”
On Instagram, Styles’ shared the cover artwork for “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” which features the 31-year-old artist in a T-shirt and jeans at night, standing underneath a shimmering disco ball hung outside.
According to a press release, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” will contain 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon. The British songwriter and producer has been a close collaborator of Styles’ since the beginning of his solo career, working on all of his albums since the singer’s 2017 self-titled debut.
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” is now available for preorder.
It is also Styles’ first project since his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne died in 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
