Desh Ka Salaam
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On India’s Independence Day, the only thing I like more than listening to Rahman’s Vande Mataram (1997) is its follow-up, Jana Gana Mana (2000).
“Desh Ka Salaam” was a vocals-only precursor, telecast live on national television throughout 15th August, 1999. The complete album, “Jana Gana Mana”, featured instrumental and vocal renditions of the National Anthem by many of India’s living legends of classical music. This epic coming-together of musical greats was telecast as a video on January 26, 2000, marking the 50th anniversary of the Indian Republic. Worth watching many times over, especially on a day like today.
