The makers of much-awaited No Fathers in Kashmir have released the first song from the film, Roshay.
It’s a Kashmiri folk song first written by celebrated Kashmiri poet Habba Khatoon, who was also known as the Nightingale of Kashmir.
The lyrics of the song call out for love, and its rendition is sacred to Kashmiri heritage. Interestingly, the song was first recorded by Ali Saifuddin, a celebrated young singer from the Valley. His vocals were then sent to the film’s music composers in France.
Loik Dury and Christophe “Disco” Minck used Ali’s voice and mixed it keeping the authentic Kashmiri feel. The instruments used to mix the song are now rarely used in musical arrangements. One of them is Cristal Baschet. The melody and lyrical arrangement of Roshay is the centrepiece of the film’s soundtrack.
The song was recorded again in a female version where Perkins sisters from London lent their vocals.
Kashmiri music is a culture on its own and has been an important part of the local art scenario. Folk music is a genre of music that is being experimented with a lot these days.