Folk-fusion artiste Aabha Hanjura creates her signature, Nundbane, as an ode to Kashmir
Kashmiri folk-fusion artiste Aabha Hanjura has unveiled Nundbane, the fifth single of her awaited album, Sound of Kashmir. The singer’s latest release is a festive song centered on Kashmiri traditions and history. The groovy folk-pop track borrows lyrics from the works of Mahmud Gami, a renowned poet of Kashmir’s golden age, conveying the abstract effects of love and romance.
Hanjura, a Qyuki creator, presents her signature ‘valley sound’ through Nundbane, melding the traditional, exultant rhythm of the track with evocative vocals. The accompanying contemporary instrumentals lend a unique folk-meets-pop vibe to the song. It perfectly captures the earthy, breezy and pleasant scenery of beautiful valley and Hanjura renders a transcendent image of “Heaven on earth: Kashmir.”
Excited about the release of Nundbane, Aabha said, “I am excited about bringing out yet another single from my album Sound Of Kashmir. This album is a love letter to Kashmir, every song in it explores my beloved land, through a musical soundscape. It is rich with strings of love and romance that’s authentic to Kashmiri folklore. Yesteryear poet Mahmud Gami’s words build beautiful visual metaphors that transport one to the bygone era, where the idea of romance was pure and simple.”
Shot in Jaipur, the music video creates a powerful atmosphere of tenderness and warmth. It unfolds through the eyes of a travelling musician, who is singing the song of her native land, in a glorious, faraway city. The visuals ring euphoric as the diverse cultures of Kashmir and Jaipur are united for Nundbane. The music video’s pictorial storytelling is only elevated by its vivid cinematography. Nundbane forms the perfect confluence of rustic Indian folk music and modern-day realities.
Hanjura added, “I wanted to make a song of my own and render it the way we play it live. We have been performing this version with my band for some time now, and everywhere we’ve played the song, the crowd seems to love it. I’m excited about its release, and for the fact that it is now going to be live for the world to enjoy it!”