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Published: 14 September 2017

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Listen to this song from Noor-e-Yaman (!935) by Master Mohd and chorus

Nooe-e-Yaman song

This is an example of Call and Response prevalent in many American churches. This is the earliest example that I have heard. The lead singer says, Khush raho ai alla vaalo, and the chorus responds with, jaavo fee amaanillah. Also there is ghunghroo type instrument playing.

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 Listen to Rocket Tarzan (1963)

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Published: 14 November 2017

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Soon after independence, the new Indian government worried about public morals. They banned even hints of 'bad' behavior. So, a cartoonist predicted what would happen if the trend conituned. He continued up to 2000!

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Listen to Narsingh 693

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Published: 23 September 2018

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In April 1945, G M Durrani gave music to an AIR Drama

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