A Trial by Fire

from Mannat by Shumaila Hemani

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Based on the folk tale of Umar and Marvi, these Sufi verses of Shah Latif expresses the human condition in Marvi’s predicament. These narrative verses begin with the phrase, Alastu bi-rabbikum, insinuating the primordial covenant within the Sura Al-Arif in the Quran that the human soul made with the Creator before entering this world and its longing to return to its origins

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from Mannat, released October 7, 2022
Shumaila Hemani (harmonium, vocals, and narration)
Mehdi Rezania: santur
Ojas Joshi: tabla
Akbar Khamisu Khan: alghoza
Shumaila Hemani (acousmatic composition & mixing)

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Shumaila Hemani Calgary, Alberta

Staying rooted within traditional forms and honoring those while also bringing in experimentation, Shumaila Hemani sings Sufi epics from South Asian Sufi tradition compellingly.
Hemani followed her inner calling and came to Canada, where she pursued her childhood dream.
Now, an award-winning Alberta-based performer, Hemani's emotionally visceral songs brings listeners peace and contemplation. ... more

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