'Singing Jai Ho was one of the most amazing moments of my life'
NextArthur J Pais in New York
Vocalist and composer Falu is a powerhouse of talent.
A classically
trained artist who learned music in India for over a decade before
moving to America over a decade ago, Falu has performed with
Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman in the presence of First Lady
Michelle Obama, television celebrity Oprah Winfrey and actress
Elizabeth Taylor.
She even sang for the Dalai Lama and performed with Japanese cellist Yo Yo Ma's
Silk Road Project.
Back
in New York after touring several American cities to perform a
traditional/classical concert at the famous Joe's Pub, Falu -- Falguni
Dalal before her marriage to physician-musician Gaurav Shah -- speaks
to Arthur J Pais about her music and her new album.
You are working on a new album. What would be special about it?
In my last album Falu I
was saying something economic and social inequities. I like to write
and sing about environmental causes, too. But the new album, which will
be out in a few months and which is yet to have a title, will have
strong classical elements.
Along
with my collaborators, including my husband Gaurav, I make an effort to
preserve the dying tradition of certain kind of vocals including thumri. The
album also pays includes folk music from Rajasthan and Gujarat, and some
regions of Uttar Pradesh.
Image: A R Rahman and Falu
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