Ismaili Seniors Matki Band Writes Diamond Jubilee Devotional Song – Composed and Arranged by Kamal Haji

A Diamond Jubilee tribute, “Bahaar” (meaning, spring) captures the joyous mood of Ismailis, as they celebrate the arrival of their beloved Imam. His presence uplifts their hearts, just like spring renews life on earth.

The immensely artistic members of the Ismaili Seniors Matki Band of Southwestern United States, penned the Gujarati lyrics to the original song “Bahaar”, in collaboration with the Band Director and original lyricist, Kamal Haji.

 

Original Music & Arrangement: Kamal Haji
Original Lyrics (Urdu): Kamal Haji
Translated Lyrics (Gujarati): Ismaili Seniors Matki Band, Kamal Haji
Performers: Shabana Rattani, Nizar Virani, Fazeelat Ali, Saif Sattani, and Kamal Haji
Live Percussion: Zubair Bhimani & Ismaili Seniors Matki Band

Album: Reflections (July 11, 2017 Diamond Jubilee, USA)

Audio / Lyrical Video Production: USA / Canada

Recorded by Kamal Haji
Additional Recording, Mixed and Mastered by Stephen Adwell at AMR Studio

Lyrics: BAHAAR (GUJARATI)

Mawla Avya To Avi Bahaar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage 
Shangharshu Have Eno Darbar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage

Maro Mawla Chhe Maro Sarkar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage 
Mawla Avya To Avi Bahaar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage

Interlude

Sohamni Raat Chhe, Sakhiono Sath Chhe
Khushio Manavo, Mithi Soghat Chhe
Jovo Kevi Harkhay Chhe Jamat
Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage

Maro Mawla Chhe Maro Sarkar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage
Mawla Avya To Avi Bahaar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage

Interlude

Har Ek Momin Nu Dil Mawla Nu Chhe Ghar
Dar Aenu Chhe, Rehemat Nu Samandar
Avyo Diamond Jubilee Nu Avsar
Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage

Maro Mawla Chhe Maro Sarkar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage
Mawla Avya To Avi Bahaar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage

Mawla Avya To Avi Bahaar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage
Shangharshu Have Eno Darbar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage

Maro Mawla Chhe Maro Sarkar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage
Mawla Avya To Avi Bahaar, Karim Shah Mane Waala Lage

 

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