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Collaborators

Thanks much to the following for their amazing contributions in this project. They are some of the best of their art in the world.  And amazingly, none of the collaborations were done with any understanding of exchange of any money. This is what makes this a project of love more than one of commerce.

These musicians inspire me with their music and love everyday. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Abhijit Chakraborty (Bass)
Ahsan Ali - (Arrangement, Sarangi, Vocals)
Alexis Harte (Arrangement, Guitar) - Pavan Guru
Harry Anand (Arrangement)
Jania Kapoor (Artwork)
Janapriyan Levine  (Arrangement & Guitar) - Janapriyan Levine Playlist
Manpreet Kaur (Vocals) - Waheguru Simran
Mauro Clerici (Guitar) - Waheguru Simran
Muriel Anderson (Guitar/Arrangement) - Rang Rataa, Mool Mantra
Rajesh Prasanna (Bansuri) - Khasam Ki Bani
Simer Chabbra (Artwork)

All of these folks have worked in this project without requiring any payments. I believe the best music is made with love and not with money. However, as a principle I try to pay professional musicians equal or more than industry rates; still, I feel whatever I pay them is less because they all put their hearts in their music.

Also, very importantly, thanks to my family who has been very supportive. They are the reason because of which I have been able to spend so much time on what I love.  My beloved wife Shilpy Kaur, son Gobind Singh, daughter Jania Kaur and little daughter Geet Kaur. Especially, my adoring parents Preet Mohan Singh and Harvinder Kaur, who like always, have showered me with unconditional love.

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