anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) “An Indonesian YouTube channel called Albumology has built a fascinating library” — TopicDigg

An Indonesian YouTube channel called Albumology has built a fascinating library of retro Hindi classics, reimagined in Reggae/Ska. Using local Indonesian session musicians and vocalists, they’ve given these songs an entirely new cultural texture. I came across this rendition of Neele Gagan Ke Tale in a post by @SHEKARSUSHEEL I couldn’t stop playing it on loop. It’s now downloaded and will become a permanent part of my road trip playlist. The original, in the immortal voice of Mahendra Kapoor, is, of course, beyond comparison. But this arrangement gives the song a universal feel. It’ll make you tap your feet, no matter where you come from. And listening to the lyrics again, I was struck by how beautifully they celebrate the natural world. Long before sustainability became a global movement, this song was already reminding us of our bond with the planet. Perhaps it deserves to be an anthem for that cause. #SundayWanderer#