Aye Nagari by Casey Driessen
Single from upcoming record Otherlands:ONE (Release Apr. 23, 2021)
Featuring Rina Das Baul, Dibakar Das Baul, Bama Choron Das, Moyna Das
Recorded at the home of revered Baul musicians Rina & Dibakar Das Baul in Paruldanga, West Bengal, India as part of Otherlands: A Global Music Exploration
Tracklist
| 1. | Aye Nagari | 11:35 |
Lyrics
The message of this song was translated by Otherlands collaborator and dotara musician, Arpan Thakur Chakraborty.
“To the Bauls, Krishna is an important source of inspiration, a friend, and a lover. Krishna represents love to them. This song is about the simpleness of Lord Krishna, as felt and expressed by the Baul Poet Philosopher Panju Shah (Panjusha), who describes Krishna as a person that loves to roam around rather than giving importance to the priests/yogis. Bauls believe that through love one can reach to God rather than worshipping in a temple, mosque, or church."
Credits
Songwriter: Panjusha
Music arranged by: Rina, Dibakar, Bama, Moyna & Casey
Voice, Ektara, Duggi: Rina Das Baul
Dotara, Ghungharu: Dibakar Das Baul
Shree Khol: Bama Choron Das
Manjira: Moyna Das
Fiddle, Audio & Video: Casey Driessen
Special Thanks: Paramita Battacharyya, Arpan Thakur Chakraborty, Baul Fakir Utsav Festival, Banglanatak dot com
License
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Casey Driessen is—like his music—inspired, unconventional and truly original. He has built a following as both solo artist and collaborator, touring the world with artists such as Béla Fleck (& the Flecktones), Steve Earle, Zac Brown Band, Darrell Scott, and Tim O'Brien. He is also a founding member of The Sparrow Quartet and never without a pair of red shoes.