Music

Ila Paliwal and Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej’s Vande Mataram is a global call for peace and solidarity

F Khatoon

On the occasion of Independence Day, Ila Paliwal, the Indian singer-songwriter and producer dropped a beautiful version of Vande Mataram. ILA-The Earth Symphony blends the lyrics of the national song in this seven-minute-long composition, making it a melodious and emotional masterpiece.  

Agra-born and New York-based Ila who is known for her album Navaratna co-produced the song with Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej and it features the legendary 75-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the VOXAPHONIC Choir of London.

Blending traditional folk and classical Indian music with western orchestration and her soulful voice, Vande Mataram is a global call for solidarity and peace.