Kach Karan Ki Bavadi

by Sarita McHarg

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Sarita McHarg and Jamil Alexandros present Kach Karan Ki Bavadi, a 9 minute journey in sound that begins with a drone, moves into a rhythmically focused, ambient infused rendition of a Malwa folk melody, finally resolving through a conversational duet between Jamil and Sarita on their respective instruments (guitar and sitar. Comfortable couch/armchair and cup of tea recommended for optimum listening experience).

Jamil: "All proceeds will go to supporting Sarita to continue to do her important work as a custodian of traditional Malwa folk melodies from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. This is a tradition that was passed down from her father Pandit Hira Singh Borliya, who has spent 70 odd years collecting, performing and teaching folk songs of the Malwa region, many of which have been traced back at least 300-400 years.

Sadly, in the midst of a neo-colonial world, there is a global lack of structural support for folk traditions such as this. To me, Sarita's work is deeply significant act of resistance against the homogenisation and white washing of culture that surrounds migration experiences and I am honoured to support this work in any way."

lyrics

Lyrics:

Kach karan ki Bavadi ho seli wala
Kai longaro bandhyo hey bandhv
Kavare uba bavanya ho seli wala

Saat sahelya to jhumakay ho seli wala
Kai gujaran paaniday jae
Kavere uba bavanya ho seli wala

Saat saheliya to bhari gai ho seli wala
Kai gujaran ki pakadi hay baaye
Kavere uba bavanya ho seli wala

Chordi do hatila maharo
Chevro ho seli wala
Kai saasu lade ga sari rain
Kavere uba bavanya ho seli wala

Translation:

The well is decorated with beautifully crafted glass and it's border is the shape of cloves.
The sun's rays dance through the glass, while near the well stands a handsome young man wearing a beautiful silk scarf.

Seven dancing girls are coming to collect water from the well and the handsome young man is asking, "Why do you want just water when I am standing here?"

The seven dancing girls ignored his pleas and continued taking water from the well,
while the young man tried to hold their hands.

The young dancing girls pulled away from the handsome youth saying, "Let go of my hand, let go of my sari, or your mother-in-law will punish you".

credits

released September 25, 2020
Sarita McHarg - Vocals and sitar.

Jamil Zacharia - Guitar, tambourine without metal thingies (sounds like the kick), snare rim, knives (main high percussive sound), shaker.

Artwork by @gabrielaisabel

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Jamil Zacharia @home.