Sony BMG releases Hariharan’s new album

MUMBAI: Padma Shri awardee Hariharan is back with his new album ‘Waqt Par Bolna’, the music of which was released on Sony BMG.

Sony BMG India managing director Shridhar Subramaniam said, “It has been our privilege to be associated with Hariharan and his brand new album – ‘Waqt Par Bolna’ . He is undoubtedly one of the most respected and versatile artists in the music fraternity today. With his new album he has created music that is awe-inspiring and spellbinding. We are sure it will leave his countless fans asking for more.”

Hariharan was in Delhi for the promotion of his new album ‘Waqt Par Bolna’. His new album spiels a synthesis of rhythm and blues fused with Indian gayaki in contemporary style. The album is a collection of 10 songs which fall under the genre of “Urdu Blues,” a terminology coined by Hariharan himself in the year 2000 through his immensely successful album Kaash.

The singer adds, “Waqt Par Bolna’ contains emotions, harmony and music that I believe every individual will cherish. The album has been created by musicians from various backgrounds. It is creative, different and a mix of east and west.”

Waqt Par Bolna is a confluence of diverse cultures and innovative sounds as it captures the sound of musicians from New Orleans, Toronto, London, California and India. The album is a blend of Jazz, Rhythm and Blues amalgamated with Indian classical music in modernistic fashion.