Singer Dana Razik and her household characteristic in an unique musical manufacturing, Rooh-E-Mardem

A scene from the album Rooh-E-Mardem
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When Dana, Durra and Thooba Razik’s cowl model of Pakistani artist Ali Sethi’s international hit Pasoori launched on YouTube in June 2022, 4 months after the unique got here out on Coke Studio Pakistan, it created a flutter. The video crossed a million views in lower than every week and viewers from the world over, together with the unique feminine lead Shae Gill “hearted” it. Along with the excellent singing, the video was praised for the singers’ close to good rendition of Punjabi-Urdu lyrics by viewers, particularly from Pakistan. 

Two years later, the siblings from Thalassery, Kerala, have reunited for an unique album, Rooh-e-Mardem, which options the three of them with their eldest sibling, Rafa Razik and their father Abdul Razik. The qawwali-esque quantity was composed by Rafa and musician and household pal Faheed Ali. Dana’s husband Ashfaque Ahamed has penned the lyrics together with Khurram Murad. 

The soothing track speaks of a divine connection and non secular craving. “We initially needed to compose a qawwali, however conventional qawwalis are very lengthy. So, we determined to shorten it and add fashionable components to it,” says Dana. Whereas Roshan Haris has performed the harmonium, tabla and percussions, Haris Veeroli has dealt with the guitar. 

Singer Dana Razik
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The album took two years to achieve completion. Whereas one 12 months was spent on the audio, the following was dedicated to filming it, says Dana. Directed by Haseeb Abdul Latheef, capturing the video was enjoyable, recollects Dana. “We even shot 11 hours straight,” she provides. 

Dana has already established her place within the unbiased music scene in Kerala. Her recognition is obvious on her YouTube channel; most of her songs have garnered over 5 million views. She additionally sang for composer Afzal Yussuf’s single, Veendum, launched in 2022. Dana has lent her voice to songs in movies resembling As soon as Upon A Time in Kochi and Kadakan and can quickly be heard in Turkish Tharkam. 

Durra, Thooba and Dana Razik of their Pasoori cowl
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“Rising up in a household of musicians, music got here naturally to us,” says Dana, including “everybody in my father’s household in addition to mom’s household can sing. So, any celebratory event within the household is crammed with music. Particularly, if there’s a wedding ceremony, we compose our personal songs and sing them,” she provides. Whereas Dana veered to skilled music, Rafa and Thooba moved on to different careers. Her brother Durra is following in her footsteps. “He has been working in the direction of it and I’m right here to information him,” she says.

Although Dana is getting provides from movies, she doesn’t need to lose contact with unbiased music. “Playback singing is thrilling; however indie albums can provide the artist a free run,” she says. Dana says she takes care of her voice, practising every day and refraining from spicy meals. “Apply is crucial to keep up the standard of 1’s voice,” she says.

Rooh-E-Mardem is accessible throughout audio and streaming platforms.