oDiA Music News

Devotional songs have always been an important part of the heritage of oDiA music. Whether it is the bylanes of villages or towns, temples or in houses, people communicate with the Supreme Being through these Bhakti rasa songs.

The Lord is worshipped at the commencement of every venture a devoted Hindu undertakes, whether it is a household duty, a religious worship, an academic pursuit, or a business adventure.

At such a juncture, AP Arts International LLC, true to its goal of preserving the dignity of odia music comes forth with its new gift for you, ARADHANA. We have for you eight melodious bhajans composed by a distinguished personality of the world of odia music, Shri Basudeb Rath. The right balance between the lyrics and melody has made this collection a must-have for all music lovers. Harmonizing all subtleties and nuances of the Bhakti rasa, the songs are sprinkled with spiritual insight and inspiring. Whether it is an imploring”Chaka Akhi Tume Eka Mora Sakhi “, or ” Niti Kaha Pain Karuacha Sain “, tugging at the heartstrings, the songs speak about fundamental spiritual truths in simple terms.

These songs are recorded in high quality Multi-track digital technology with voices lent by outstanding Oriya singers of present time and yester years both , Adyasha Das, Anusuya Nath, Swagatika Rath, Geeta Patnaik and child artists Bidisha Das and Monalisha Mohapatra. It has been a sincere attempt to bring together singers of yester-years and recent times

The CD has been produced by Suresh Behera of North Carolina, USA[ www.orissablogs.com ] under supervision and guidance of AP Arts International LLC, NJ USA. Those who love to sing bhajan and bhakti geeta can also avail the KARAOKE TRACKS of this album shortly.