Niraj Chag

Hi Niraj,
Is it possible to get a hard CD copy of 'The Kathak'.
All good wishes
Jeffrey

Hi Jeffrey,
Unfortunately 'The Kathak EP' was never released in physical form. It is only available as a digital download or for streaming. I will let you know if it does become available physically in the future though.

Best Wishes,

Niraj

I would love to see you perform live in London/UK - when is your next tour - or where would your next event be?

Hi,
Thank you for your question. I havent performed live in a very long time and have no immediate plans for shows. If that does change i will keep you updated via my mailing list :)

Warm Wishes,

Niraj

I love your music, I want to play It’s Life as I walk down the aisle at my wedding next summer. What do the lyrics mean or do you have a link to them anywhere?

Hi There,
'Its Life' doesn't actually have any lyrics. The singing is traditional Indian melismatic singing so the vocal is a like an instrument.
I hope that is helpful

Hi Niraj,

Love your music! I just had a couple of questions if you don't mind :)

1. When is your next full album release? Eagerly awaiting it!

2. I have searched for the lyrics to Requiem but I can't find them - any chance you could share them?

Thanks!
Asif

Hi Asif,

Thanks for your questions. I am planning on releasing some singles and shorter EP'S next. Album wont be for a while yet. Here are the lyrics for Requiem:

V1:
He naath, jodi haath paye premthi sau mangiye
Sharano male sachu tamaru ae rudaythi mangiye...
Je jiv avyo aap pase charanma apnavjo
Parmatma ae atmane shanti sachi aapjo...

V2:
Susampati suvichar ne sat karmano daee vaarso
Janamo janam sat sangthi kirtar par utarjo
Aa lokne parlokma tav prem rag rag vyapjo
Parmatma ae atmane shanti sachi aapjo...


All the best,

Niraj

I collect vinyl - do you have any plans to release your albums (which are all fantastic) on vinyl?

Hi Gopal.

I would actually love to release the albums on vinyl one day. I havent released anything on vinyl for close to 20 years now but people are getting more interested in the format now so I will defintely keep you posted if i manage to release some vinyl.

Best wishes,

Niraj

hello, i am a violinist based near Manchester. Someone has requested your lovely song 'its life' for a wedding may 7th. Do you have a version of the song without violin in it as i will be doing the violin part?thanks!

Hello, Currently there is no version available without the lead violin part but if I release a version without the part I will certainly let you know.

Super specific, but is there any way I can get a soundtrack from the Picasso Power of Art film with Schama? Loved the music

Im so pleased that the music resonated with you.
Unfortunately it was never made available commercially but I will certainly let you know if that changes in the future!

Best Wishes,

Niraj

Could you let me know when your next concert is please? I have been enjoying you music for a number of years and would love to attend a concert like the one at St Lukes in Nov 09.

Hi Umesh,

Thanks for your question. No live plans currently but I will definitely keep you posted with performances in the New Year.

Kind Regards,

Niraj

Will you be doing any show in the New York area in the future?

There arent any plans for NY shows this year. I will keep you posted on my blog should that change though.

I would like to translate the lyrics to "Baarvari" into English - where can I get this?

Here is an English translation of the Baavaria lyrics for you.

Baavaria
Chorus
On the river bank, like a crazy girl (infatuated)
I long for you/seek your path O my dear one
My heart beats restlessly, and worries O darling

Verse 1
I sing away happily, and jangle (melodies with) my anklets
O my lover, while I wait for you

Verse 2
Why do you cause me so much distress, I don’t like anything without you
I cant figure out your riddles

Mid 8
O my dear one, in your eyes my love, Ive seen so many dreams, my darling
Why do you taunt me, why do you make me cry and why do you play such tricks on my heart?