Book Playlist

Catalogues of the Hindi, Panjabi, Sindhi, and Pushtu Printed Books in the Library of the British Museum Playlist

by British Museum. Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts, James Fuller Blumhardt

12 tracks

balanced

Mar 13, 2026

This playlist captures the historical and linguistic richness of the British Museum's catalogue of Hindi, Panjabi, Sindhi, and Pushtu printed books. The instrumental tracks blend classical South Asian instruments and ambient textures evoking the cultural tapestry and scholarly essence, while the vocal selections explore poetic, narrative, and folk traditions of the regions represented, creating a diverse soundscape that mirrors the book's archival depth and cultural intersections.

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Track List

12 songs

Raga Jogeshwari: Alap

Ravi Shankar · Vision Of Peace - The Art Of Ravi Shankar

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Raag Yaman

Pandit Jasraj · Pure Yoga Mantra

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Naked

Anoushka Shankar · Rise

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Chaiyya Chaiyya (From "Dil Se")

Sukhwinder Singh · Bollywood Chartbusters

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Jugni

Arif Lohar · Jugni

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Madhaniyan

Neha Bhasin · Madhaniyan

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Dil Dhadakne Do (From "Dil Dhadakne Do")

Priyanka Chopra · Best Of Priyanka Chopra Vol-2

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Manwa Laage (From "Happy New Year")

Shreya Ghoshal · Old School Love

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Sanam Beraham

Nooran Sisters · Sanam Beraham

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Challa - Spotify Singles

Gurdas Maan · Challa - Spotify Singles

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Aahat si koi aye to lagta hai ki tum ho

Abida Parveen · Paigham 'e' Mohabbai Songs of Love

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Good People

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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