Anticipating

by Shumaila Hemani

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Blending languages to convey a universal sentiment of helplessness and waiting, Shumaila Hemani's original song Anticipation bears a visceral emotionality and a deep musicality - expertly ushering listeners into a place of contemplation and consideration. Also known as Oak Tree Acousmatic, Hemani lends her soaring voice to the song of trepidation and trial with skill and delivers an acoustic experience unlike any other.

lyrics

Rukawatein, pathar, sheeshay ki raishein
Jalte armaanon ka yeh tha manzar
Kis raste se, kis mor se hum,
Pohonche apne ghar

Sham dhale khirki par, ek maina aayee
Apni boli mein, woh gungunate gayee
Ik waqt ki hoon mein, Ik waqt ki hoon mein
Shiddat se muntazir

[Translation:
Obstacles, stones, pieces of broken glass
Burnt aspirations painted the scene
Which path should we take, which turning should we make
To reach home?

One evening, on the windowsill, sat a dove
In her language, she kept humming
There is a time/moment that I’m intensely anticipating…]

Obstacles, barriers, our stuck state
How do we navigate this labyrinthine phase?
Forking paths and alleys, circuitousness and pain.
How do we navigate this labyrinthine phase?

Reaching out, sharing, connecting in the dark
Whirlwinds of silence beneath a cracking heart
Anticipating; the wind will show the way,
Holding a new key; the [door] knob will turn the other way.

credits

released January 1, 2020
Kunle: Guitar
Shumaila Hemani: Vocals, Lyrics, Composition

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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