Bring Back Old Ali Sethi | Full Interview and Ghazals With Ali Sethi | Toronto concert

People keep asking Ali Sethi to bring the "old Ali Sethi" back—the ghazal range, the classical kurta look, the traditional sound. But what happens when an artist's entire core identity is rooted in evolution? After sitting down with Ali Sethi at his "Harmonium: A Roots Residency" at the Aga Khan Museum, I started looking at his music—and artist evolution in general—a little differently. From the voice effects on 'Chan Kithan' that people initially hated (and now love), to the creation of 'Pasoori' during lockdown, to sitting on a carpet in Lahore with a harmonium—this video essay explores why we get attached to specific versions of artists, and why true "roots" aren't meant to keep you frozen in one place. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - What Are My Roots? 0:25 - "Bring Back the Old Ali Sethi" 0:57 - Combining Worlds, Not Leaving Them 1:07 - Reconnecting with the Harmonium in Lahore 1:26 - The Aga Khan Live Experience 1:57 - Experimentation as Identity 2:34 - The Common Factor Special Thanks to: Haris Javed Amirali Alibhai (Aga Khan Museum) Aroop Sanakkayala Ali Sethi 🎵 Music & References: Ali Sethi - Harmonium: A Roots Residency (Live at Aga Khan Museum) Tracks featured: Chan Kithan, Mohabbat Karne Walay, Dil Jalanay Ki Baat, Pasoori #AliSethi #MusicEssay #VideoEssay #Pasoori #Ghazal #AgaKhanMuseum #SouthAsianMusic #MusicAnalysis