Chart-topping singer-songwriter Devika and Grammy-nominated composer and producer Michael Brook are proud to announce their latest collaboration, ‘Wisteria’, a poignant Punjabi ballad that blends traditional roots with a contemporary feel. This release marks a significant moment in global music, offering a heartfelt exploration of love, longing, and emotional resonance.
‘Wisteria’ stands as a testament to the power of cross-cultural artistry. Rooted in Punjabi lyrics, the song’s universal themes of unrequited love and restlessness come alive through Devika’s soulful vocals and Michael Brook’s masterful production and composition. Brook, widely acclaimed for his work on Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s ‘Night Song’ and his contributions to film scores like Into The Wild, Brooklyn and Perks of Being a Wallflower, brings his signature touch to this collaboration. Together, they create an evocative piece that bridges South Asian traditions with a global flair.
Devika’s illustrious career includes two best-selling solo albums and collaborations with global icons such as Bohemia on ‘Ek Tera Pyar’, and ‘Dil’ generating more than 100 million streams across YouTube and Spotify.
Known for her genre-blending approach with artists such as Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangash, her works have been featured on Buddha Bar XXIII and iTunes playlists such as The A-List: Indian Pop. Her tracks ‘Jab Se Piya’ and ‘Mast Qalandar’, were submitted for Grammy consideration in the Best Global Music Performance category.
The San Francisco-based, New Delhi-born artist has become internationally recognized for incorporating her own experiences to shape her song’s emotional core.
On ‘Wisteria‘, she draws inspiration from musical greats like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan while incorporating elements of world music.
Michael Brook is celebrated for his groundbreaking music, as well as the invention of the ‘Infinite Guitar’ (immortalized in U2’s ‘With or Without You’). His work has garnered Grammy and Golden Globe Nominations. In interviews with the CBC, and with the NYT, Brook discussed the profound impact of his collaboration with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, further solidifying his legacy in the world music world.
With its rich fusion of Punjabi lyrics, soul-stirring melodies, innovative production, set against a soothing backdrop, ‘Wisteria’ is set to be submitted for Grammy consideration. The track’s universal appeal, combined with its deeply personal narrative, places it in a league of its own within the World Music category and beyond.
With its heartfelt lyricism and poignant visual storytelling, ‘Wisteria’ positions Devika as a torchbearer for modern South Asian music on the global stage. Becoming widely recognized as an artist who speaks to the soul while breaking new boundaries in the music industry, Devika has cultivated a loyal fan base of like-minded listeners and is now set to leave them in awe with her latest release.
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