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