From Begum Akhtar to Faiz Ahmad Faiz, language of the Sufiana kalam to collaborations with jazz musicians in Europe, Shah says music has no limitations. A multi-media presentation, it brings out stories that unfold the world and stories of women performers in the field of music, theatre and films. The performance is a story of the baijis in the early 20th century gramophone era and has travelled to several places. “Apart from academic writing, not much was available about the social history of Indian music. I sing the songs from the recordings of the baijis and bring to fore the many beautiful meanings and moments embedded in the music,” says Shah, adding they now also have a documentary titled Indian Women on Record.

Source: Indian Express May 05, 2019 00:22 UTC