This track is my brass & dhol heavy version of a Sikh shabad that centers religious unity & pluralism, all too relevant in our times (English translation below). An official music video will be coming out soon. In the meantime,
give it a listen.
SO many incredible people were a part of this:
Produced and mixed by Wil-Dog Abers
Mastered by Justin Weis
Vocals, trumpet, & dhol: me
Backing vocals: Ashni Davé, Ria Modak, Basim Usmani
Bass & guitar: Wil-Dog Abers
Drumset: Mario Calire
Keyboards: Carey Frank
Alto saxophone: Neelamjit Dhillon
Tenor saxophone: Warren Huang
Trombone: Ernest Stuart
Sousaphone: Estevan Sanchez
ENGLISH TRANSLATION (adapted by Simran Jeet Singh):
Some say 'Ram, Ram', and some say 'Khudaa.'
Some serve the Divine as Gusain; others as Allah.
The cause of causes is the compassionate Divine,
who showers us with grace and kindness.
Some bathe at pilgrimage sites, and some make the trek to Mecca.
Some worship with pooja, and some bow their heads in prayer.
Some read the Vedas, and some the Qur'an.
Some wear blue robes, and some wear white.
Some are identified as Turk, and some as Hindu.
Some yearn for paradise, and others long for heaven.
Says Nanak, one who recognizes the Divine Order (hukam)
knows the secrets of their Divine Master.
Thank you for the support!
onward,
Sonny