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Ana Oualach by Cheb Mami | A Poignant Meditation on Exile and Identity
The song evokes the bitter paradox faced by migrants: with every step away from home, there is a weighted loss that cannot fully be reclaimed.
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The Sacred Sound of Shiva | Interview with Rupesh Jagoria
“If one truly wants to experience Shiva, they must learn to quiet their thoughts, still their breath, and center themselves.”
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Divinely Destined by Dipa Sanatani | A Magical Realism Exploration of Gender, Power and the Hidden Currents of Society
In DIVINELY DESTINED, I delve into the intricate mechanisms that govern how power is distributed and maintained, especially in the context of gender and resource allocation.
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From the Margins to the Page | The Birth of Ink Stained Soul by Dipa Sanatani
This book is deeply personal—an exploration of rejection, resilience, and the paradoxes of standing on the margins of society.
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An Iconographic Enigma | The Symbolism of the Crucifix
The figure on the cross becomes a liminal presence, embodying the paradox of suffering as a gateway to transcendence.
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Rejection and Resilience | The River Empress and Ink Stained Soul by Dipa Sanatani
In my prose-poetry collections–The River Empress and Ink Stained Soul—I dive into the theme of rejection and how some individuals, for reasons beyond their control, find themselves on the margins of society, standing on the outside and looking in.
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The Story of Raï Music | Algeria’s Iconic Genre
Originating in the port city of Oran in the early 20th century, Raï evolved from a form of social expression into a global musical phenomenon.
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Raï Meets Rock | The Perfect Blend of Zucchero and Cheb Mami in ‘She’s My Baby’
“She’s My Baby” by Zucchero and Cheb Mami is a remarkable musical collaboration that stands out for its unique fusion of languages, styles, and vocal techniques.
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‘Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha’: A Song of Love and Acceptance
The central theme of the song revolves around feeling worthy of love because of how the beloved sees the lover.
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The Universal Call of ‘Vaishnav Jan To’
These principles embody the concept of jiva-daya, a form of ahimsa non-violence that connects empathy and compassion with devotion to the divine.
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