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Where Do We Come From? by Basu Ramamurthys feat​.​Roopa Mahadevan

from Story Of the Sky by The Bruces & Friends by The Bruces and Friends

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written by mother and son Trina Basu and Akash Basu Ramamurthy, celebrates the beautiful diversity of life on earth and asks you to reflect on your own story while recognizing the interconnectedness between us and Mother Nature. It includes a beautiful translation in Tamil by singer Roopa Mahadevan.  
Roopa Mahadevan's ability to authentically bring in Carnatic raga shapes and notes not often heard in children's music in the west, creates a new sense of home, in which we acknowledge that our communion with each other is diverse, creative, and ongoing, like the life-giving nature that surrounds us. 
basumurthy.bandcamp.com/album/nakshatra

roopamahadevan.bandcamp.com/album/roopa-in-six-yards-a-carnatic-playlist

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Where do we come from? Many places
Where do we come from? Different races
By the oceans, the forests, the deserts, the rivers
From the cities to the village the foothills of the mountains
We all have a heart
Breathe the same air from the trees, under the same sky moon and sun

VERSE 2 (with English response)
Yaaru nam uravu?
Who are our friends and relatives?
Parpala mugam
Many faces
Yedhu nammu inam?
What are our races?
vevvEru-inam
Different races
kaTTubavar vaLarppavar
From the builders and the growers
Ashiriyar vidaippavar
the teachers and the sowers
kANbavar naTanam ADubavar
from the dreamers and the dancers
kavignar kAppavar
the writers and the healers

We all have a heart
Breathe the same air from the trees under the same sky moon and sun
Where do you come?

Honor your story
Your families history
Their journey to where you are right now Remember our stories Folktales, mythologies Our histories woven through space and time

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from Story Of the Sky by The Bruces & Friends, released August 4, 2023
Produced by Trina Basu & Arun Ramamurthy
Lyrics by Trina Basu and Akash Ramamurthy
Tamil translation by Shiv Subramaniam and Sruti Sarathy
Violin: Trina Basu
Carnatic Violin: Arun Ramamurthy
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Bruce
Featured Vocalist singing in Tamil: Roopa Mahadevan
Vocals : Trina Basu, Arun, Akash & Kavi Ramamurthy, Morley
Vocal Arrangements by Trina Basu, Roopa Mahadevan & Morley
Recorded Mixed and Mastered by Ken Rich at Grand Street Recording

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Morley weaves the threads of jazz, soul and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor. Her latest release, Story of the Sky is her debut Family/Children's album with partner, Chris Bruce, Story Of the Sky features an array of brilliant guest artists. ... more

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