Aima Baig and Sahir Ali Bagga have released their take on traditional Balochi folk song, Washmallay. Track alongside its music video released. Melody of Washmallay, irrespective of which rendition you’re listening to, will have you itching to dance or dochaap. Inherently wedding song, Washmallay is performed as tukhbandi (formed by putting verses together indiscriminately), but its Baig and Bagga makeover is audacious, to say least, for it also features lyrics in Urdu and Punjabi, overlapping with chorus in Balochi.

In new press statement, Bagga has said Washmallay is his “Tribute to Balochi language compliments of Punjabi.” “No one can deny that I’ve always been about highlighting all incredible cultures that reside within our great country. I’ve been delivering Punjabi hits for long time.  Washmallay is about all cultural diversity. It’s celebration of various, arts, crafts and cultures. And I can’t wait for our fans to share their reactions to song.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 03 2023

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