A musical tribute for legendry Naushad Ali by Tibetan band

A musical tribute for legendry Naushad Ali by Tibetan band
Saturday, May 13, 2006 11:40 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
Beyond the confines of geographical boundaries and religious beliefs, music holds a special significance for millions of hearts. It was a special moment for the members of JJI musical band in Dharamshala when they paid rich tributes to the legendry music composer Naushad, who died last Friday.

"Music is a universal language. If I play, I will sing in English, Hindi, or Tibetan. We are paying tribute to music director Naushad, who passed away. I spread the message of peace, and freedom struggle through our music.

We are trying our best, as we live in India it is an obvious expression towards the legendry music composer for his great contribution to music, " said, Jigme, the lead singer of JJI Band.

The beautiful town of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh is buzzing with lot of activities these days. People in Dharamshala, the land of monasteries, are cherishing Tibetan film festival and a Tibetan musical concert.

The first week of May began with Tibetan Film Festival 2006, with the screening of Travellers and Magicians, and it continues with the musical performances by the JJI brothers living in exile.

Showcased in a small Community Hall, the venue was packed to capacity with film buffs. Lot of Tibetans as well as tourists visiting the town thronged the place. The crowd mainly consisted of youngsters.

Meanwhile, the special feature was the JJI brothers who tried to highlight double cause through their musical performance. On one side, they were trying to motivate people for the freedom movement of Tibet. On the other side, they paid tribute to the great deceased music composer Naushad.

"The melodious voice and songs by a little girl fascinated one and all including the present foreign tourists. We take the songs and our performance as a voice of music for the cause of Tibet. " said Jam yang, Singer JJI Band.

The JJI brothers believe that music is a universal language through which they wish to convey their message to the world and bring attention of the world community towards their cause.

"As a foreigner, we found the songs very passionate as they sang from their heart, and inspired us. We find this attempt by the Tibetan youth as a source for the Tibetan community to get international support." said Brandy Lithe, a Canadian tourist.

The JJI band is a group of three brothers, Jam Yang, Jig me and Ingrel, who have been composing and singing songs in Hindi, Tibetan, and English languages for the last few years, are raising the cause of Tibet.

The musical concert proved a refreshing treat for the residents of Dharamshala and foreign tourists at this time of the season, when all parts of north India are reeling under scorching heat.
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