Maarag - Maati Baani ft Salim Khan | The Culture Lab | Dhun Jaipur | #MaatiBaani

Back to the roots with this folk tune, Maarag is a poem by Sant Mirabai
which talks about the transformation within yourself once you start seeking the absolute truth.
Maati Baani collaborated with Dhun Culture Lab, to present the voices of the nomadic tribes of the Thar Desert - The Manganiars of Jaisalmer in “Maarag”.
The Culture Lab at Dhun, facilitates the discovery and exchange of art, craft, and traditional knowledge systems. It aims to leverage heritage, diversity, human potential, and technology to create opportunities for cultural entrepreneurship.

Special mention to @INKtalksDirector for bringing Maati Baani and Dhun Life together.

Music Produced & Arranged by Kartik Shah @KartikShah
Vocals : Nirali Kartik @niralikartik
Vocals : Salim Khan
Kamaicha : Gamshe Khan
Kartaal : Rais Khan
Guitars : Kartik Shah
Bass : Chris DMello
Cajon : Kunal Dangi
Mix and Mastered by Devang Rachh
Nirali is wearing Raw Mango and Aurus Jewels

Executive Producer : Wasim Chishty, Manvendra Singh Shekhawat
Director : Manoj Rai
Creative Director : Satish Raj Kasireddy
DOP : Pritesh Patel & Rishi Khare
Editor :Tanya Chhabria
Colorist : Uday Oswal (Colorkaar)
Hair and Makeup : Bhumi Rajgor
Line Producer : Tahera Wasim, Harsh Jain
Art Director : Rakesh Choudhury, Mahendra Meena
Assistant Director : Nirbhay Kumar
Assistant DOP : Laxman Mandal, Aaryan Khan, Tanya Sristy, Koomp Singh Rathore
Assistant Editor : Gandharav Khimta
Assistant Line Producer : Prakash Gurjar

Dhun Tribe:
Manvendra Singh Shekhawat
Aastha Johri
Jatan Deora
Sunil Sharma
Shashwat Bhat
Geetanjali Gusain
Mahendra Meena

Translation in English:
I cleaned thy path,
And decorated it with flowers
And you blessed me with a glimpse of Krishna, O Lord

I turned into a bee
And sat on the flowers
I became the fragrance itself, O Lord

I turned into a cuckoo!
And headed for the clouds
I heared the roaring sound of the soul, O Lord

I turned into a nightingale
And sat quietly in the garden
I became the fragrance of the garden, O Lord

Says Mira Bai, Praise the Lord!
And bow down to thy holy feet!

[anubhabhat]

You turned into Mira and started singing .. you became the song itself! 🙂🌸🙏This is just so beautiful and so pure, it has the same effect as the composition suggests -- clears the fog to make way for the truth.. leave you speechless!!! 🙏Thank you for doing what you

[Parivarvad]

इस गाणे से मीराबाई की कृष्णभक्ती दिखाती है आभारी हू matibani का देशवासीय को दिखाने के लिये, बहुत सुंदर

[hitarthnarvala]

Being a rajasthani, I always love rajasthani folk music. So glad to hear Maati Baani's take on this beautiful composition. Overwhelming bliss...

[dr.santoshrathod]

व्वाह... व्वाह... क्या बात...
जूग जूग जीओ..
म्हारो राजस्थान... कितनो प्यारो.. न्यारो राजस्थान...गाओ गुणगाण.. श्रीकृष्ण जी की
जयरामजी की

[tanishasharma]

Music from indian roots, meera bai k bhajan,
Aap log jab bhi kuch gaate ho man ko sukun dete ho

[EdufunIndia]

बहुत ही सुन्दर. कृष्ण का स्वागत है मारवाड़ी शब्दों में... बहुत बहुत आभार...

[Parivarvad]

आंखो मे आसू आ गये धन्य मीराबाई कृष्णाजी, धन्य मारवाड भूमी

[VitoPlaysGames]

That drummer is so insanely fast, precise, and does just enough not to be extra. Everyone was amazing, but wow he carried the song.

[alok-desai]

I am crying out of joy. I found you guys. Just when I thought bollywood music is losing it's shit and going down the drain, I found my peace and heaven in Independent music. That you guys so much for existing. 😭😭

[gargkishan]

मारवाड़ी कृष्ण भजन को बहुत ही सुन्दर प्रस्तुत किया है निराली जी। मुरालाला के बाद बहुत ही सुन्दर जुगलबंदी।

[h.r.choudhary]

बहुत अच्छा लय, श्री कृष्ण भक्ति का सुंदर भजन

[sandeepmaharshi]

This song must be watched live... As a rajasthani person, i really loved the way you mixed rajasthani folk songs with classical music.
I am listening to it on loud speaker ♥️♥️♥️

[_bit_Rams]

बहुत ही अद्भुत गान किया गया इस समूह द्वारा
मैं पिछले कई सालों से माटी बानी को सब्क्राइब कर रखा है, परंतु यह गाना मुझे सबसे अच्छा लगा ।
गाने में मुख्यत मीरा का जो अलाप है वो अद्भुत है ।

[Jollygraphy]

These kind of bands are going to keep Mira bai, Sant Kabir alive for future generations.. Grateful to listen to wonderful MAATI BAANI renditions♥♥♥

[surendraratnu]

श्री मन मोह लिया है जय जय श्री राधे कृष्ण जी श्री जय हों श्री गुरुदेव जी

[sweetysoni]

How deep it is ... the mira thanks god in different ways ... what a samarpan to god ❤

[pmkansara]

A day becomes more beautiful, when Maati Baani releases their new song! Love the way you added a new life to Mirabai's poem, while preserving its root essence. It is truly mesmerizing.

[malasharma]

गायकी और भाव स्वर्गिक आनन्द से भरपूर हैं । कोई तुलना हो ही नहीं सकती इसकी । शब्द कम हैं और ह्रदय गदगद है ।

[baldevpatyal]

Love Maati Baani - voice of our soul! Please include Pahari folk too - Uttrakhand, Himachal, Jammu Kashmir!

[jahnvisingh]

It seemed like this was the year of extravagant productions, exquisite arrangements and reharmonizations for Maati Baani, evident from the wonderful performances and creations. Little did I know what was in store for me until I experienced this gem, a representation of the beauty of music in its truest form. With your creations, I travelled through the vast Mexican Plateaus, the lush Celtic hills, the colorful markets of Spain, the beautiful Persian landscapes and indulge in Kannada folklore. After exploring the whole world, it was upon hearing this song that I felt a sense of warming homeliness, a deep heartfelt emotion. A symbol of the captivating beauty of Simplicity, this song connects me to the soil, the gifts this land has to offer and brings me back to the roots.

I do not know what is more beautiful, the euphonious composition, the profound lyrics, the rich landscape or the cultural bond, the bond that ties not just humans from different geographies involved in the setting but anyone who listens to this precious creation. The superposition of the elements combined create an experience to cherish.

Every element stays true to the spirit of the song. The guitar prelude is simply beautiful. I could listen to the soothing, gentle chords the whole day. The melodic intricacies, the tone and harmony it provides are perfect for the songs. The vocals are exceptional with the juxtaposition of the textures, one raw yet refined, the other sweet and scintillating. The improvisations leave me in awe each time I hear them Probably one of your best vocal performances. The indigenous instruments truly recite the stories of the land. The rough, raw timbre of the kamaicha, just like the harsh weather of the desert, unfolds a mellifluent melody, like the unique flora and fauna even in such circumstances. The kadtal and cajon complement well contributing to the rhythm. Everything feels like a dream in this creation, with the strong emotions of happiness and utter positivity it evokes. The best of all is the spontaneity and rawness of the live performance, the connect between the musicians, which remote collaborations can not replicate, is evident.
The video is a beauty in itself. The placid waters of the lake, the sky changing hues with the percussions, the trees, the grazing herd and the charming deer, are a spectacle.

The beauty of this creation is beyond my words. The song seems to have cast a spell upon me. Ever since I heard it, it has been echoing in my mind and the melody pulls me towards it, so much so I feel like singing it the whole time. Much gratitude to Maati Baani for creating a most beautiful song I have heard, a song I could call my favourite.

With admiration, appreciation and affection,
Jahnvi
I hope you appreciate this effort of mine.
😌