Published 16:16 IST, June 8th 2020
Sona Mohapatra releases a soulful female interpretation of the Sufi track, Nit Khaur Manga
Sona Mohapatra recently shared her own rendition of the cult Sufi song, Nit Khaur Manga. The track is from a feminine perspective and is composed by Ram Sampath
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very talented Sona Mohapatra has w become first Indian female artist to release her own rendition of female interpretation of cult Sufi track, Nit Khaur Manga. classical track, Nit Khaur Manga has been crooned by many rewned male artists over years but track h gained prominence due to Ust Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. w, singer has released a rendition of her own with infusion of funk and fusion in it as a part of her documentary film, Shut Up Sona which is being screened at largest documentary festival, Hot Docs Toronto in rth America currently.
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Sona Mohapatra aimed to shatter stereo of track crooned by male artistes
Sona Mohapatra's rendition of Nit Khaur Manga retains soul and aunticity of original song yet is powerful and fresh in its own way. song is a passionate ode to unconditional love. Nit Khaur Manga has been composed by Ram Sampath. According to a press release, singer has stated that track, Nit Khaur Manga is extremely close to her heart.
Sona, who is a huge fan of Sufi music, abides by genre's mess for peace and love but also wanted to push boundaries by challenging stereo of genre being explored mostly by male artists. Bedardi Raja singer hopes that song will remind listeners of goodness which exists around us at a time when world is battling pandemic.
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Sona Mohapatra's rendition of song is from a feminine perspective
She furr stated in press release that she is very happy to finally present her recorded version of Nit Khaur Manga to world. singer also revealed that she has performed this classic on st for a dece and as an ode to Nusrat Saab as well as his artistry. Sona called her interpretation to be very different and from a feminine perspective.
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Ambarsariya singer furr ded that as an artist, she believes in taking a stand for what is right and also believes in spreing positivity through her works. She ds that world really needs it at this moment of crisis, more than ever before. Naina singer hopes that this release of her rendition of Nit Khaur Manga helps carry mess of unity & love above all.
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16:16 IST, June 8th 2020