Stebin Ben Ventures Into Qawwali Genre With Soulful Track ‘Saadgi’

MUMBAI- Blending traditional qawwali elements with contemporary sounds, Stebin Ben’s new track ‘Saadgi’ explores themes of love, devotion and heartfelt longing.

Along with lending his voice to the song, Stebin Ben also features in the music video directed by Arjun Mukherjee of Noor House. The track has been composed by the duo Raees and Zain-Sam, with additional lyrics by Vikki Nagar. ‘Saadgi’ also incorporates poetry by noted poet Saba Akbarabadi.

Built around themes of longing, devotion and simplicity, ‘Saadgi’ blends the essence of traditional qawwali with a contemporary musical treatment.

Speaking about the song, Stebin Ben said he felt an instant connection with it and was drawn to its poetry and melody.

“The moment I heard Saadgi, I felt an instant connection to it. There’s something incredibly pure about its poetry and melody that speaks straight to the heart. As a singer, it’s rare to come across a song that allows you to express emotion in such an honest and soulful way.

“Exploring the qawwali space through this track has been both exciting and deeply fulfilling for me. I hope listeners connect with the sincerity and emotion of Saadgi and make it a part of their own journey,” he added.

Presented by T-Series and Bhushan Kumar, ‘Saadgi’ is currently streaming on major music platforms. (IANS)