One of the 20th century's greatest masters of the sarod Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan and Ayaan have paid tribute to the nation on its 68th Independence Day with their new video track titled 'Vande Mataram'.
Array
Speaking exclusively to ANI, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan said, "It is our salutation to all the people who have given their life for the freedom of our country, through music, through our three sarod's, we are playing Vande Mataram. We strongly feel that every Indian should realize that we are Indian first and then whatever religion he or she belongs too."
His eldest son Amaan Ali Khan spoke about the track and said, "It's a minute and a half track for a country that has done so much for this family, for my father, for Ayaan & me. We are complete patriots of this country so we thought what better way on 15th August to do something. So it's our humble offering to the country."
Younger son Ayaan Ali Khan said he just hopes this song connects with every Indian and every soul because the message is to salute your land, which is what 'Vande Mataram' means.
The trio of classical musicians, who have always spread peace and love with their music, will be performing at the prestigious Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo, Norway, on the eve of Independence Day.
.
