“I believe that for all cultures, one of the main things that anyone can relate to is the music. Music keeps us connected to our cultural roots and religious/spiritual traditions that are passed down to us by our ancestors. Music promotes a kind of unity and breaks barriers between different cultures because it brings everyone together.”
That’s the viewpoint of Indian classical and filmi singer Aleena Shehenaz Ali on the promotion and preservation of Indian culture as Trinidad and Tobago observes Indian Heritage Month.
Ali sings from Bollywood classics, Qasidas (an Arabic poem, usually in monorhyme) to local classical music. Her repertoire reflects her deep-rooted faith in Islam.
She has recorded several songs including, Thodi der, Afsose tu, Kabhi ae haqeeqat e Muntazar, Parho Kalma, Meri Maa, Dilbaro, Suraj hua Maddham, Mera dil ye Pukaare aaja, Hum Yaha, Tere ne and Oh Sawaliya. Read More
Reporter, N. (2024, May 17). Aleena Ali breaking barriers with her music. Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. https://newsday.co.tt/2024/05/17/aleena-ali-breaking-barriers-with-her-music/
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