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Black or White (Michael Jackson) - Indian Mix
Carnatic or Western, the language of music is universal…….
On this day (Nov 11), 27 years ago, Michael Jackson released a single that became a chartbuster. The greatness of this song is that it has lived the test of time & is still so relevant. Messages about racism & inequality, here's Black or White, presented with an Indian touch.
This Carnatic Pop Rock fusion begins with a three-part western vocal harmony, followed by the famous guitar riff in this song, but in an Indian way, using Carnatic swarams! Western lyrical notes are blended with Carnatic vocals in kambhoji ragam, Adi talam. Following this is a Carnatic Veena interlude, and then everything gets together for the Outro.
MJ’s Black or White was a childhood favourite of Vidyashankar KR who did the music production for this piece. The Western vocals is performed by Anu Romesh and Carnatic vocals is by Sindhuja Bhakthavatsalam with Ahi Ajayan providing vocal support to both. Kavitha Jayaraman is on the veena.
The artists can be reached at
Sindhuja Bhakthavatsalam
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sindhujab
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSesw_RNL23E7eZcuRN2-IA
Anu Romesh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anuromeshmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anuromesh
Ahi Ajayan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahi.ajayan.75
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahiajayan
Kavitha Jayaraman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kavithajayaraman.veena/
Vidyashankar KR
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicalkitchen/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mailvidi
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mailvidi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailvidi
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