KANJI - Odia Folk Song | Sarbeswar Bhoi | Bhargav Ojapali | Raahein Gharana x Shefali Khanna

Raahein Gharana presents Rhythmic Roots: Odisha KANJI is a soulful indie folk song rooted in the vibrant cultural landscape of Kalahandi, Odisha. This unique musical creation celebrates the rich rhythms, languages, and traditions of the region through an ensemble of 12 artists – 9 regional and 3 contemporary — blending the raw energy of grassroots music with fresh, modern perspectives. Rhythmic Roots: Our series of 28 songs (one song per state) is a heartfelt tribute to India’s folk heritage. Our latest joyful endeavor, “KANJI” is a playful Odia folk song tells the story of Kanji—a simple fermented rice soup—as if it were a traveler during the holy month of Kartika. Going from house to house, Kanji meets the potter, the cook, the cowherd, the barbar, the Brahmin. Beneath the humor lies a clever commentary on how different classes treat the same humble thing. The song uses allegory to reflect on food, respect, and social divides. Though light and rhythmic, it holds a deeper mirror to culture, tradition, and inequality—making this folk tune both entertaining and subtly profound. RAAHEIN Gharana creates independent regional music across India, focusing on forgotten or underappreciated live instruments, ensuring global audiences recognize the diversity beyond sitar and tabla. Our Vision Accessibility: Building a "human library" of Indian sounds and instruments, reviving those that have been dusted or forgotten. Sustainability: Empowering underprivileged and/or unsung traditional musicians by up-skilling them and pairing them with contemporary composers, lyricists, and vocalists. Innovation: Creating a generative space where traditional practices meet modern creativity to keep these sounds alive. The making of KANJI: Music Director, Composer: Bhargav Ojapali Odia Lyrics: Traditional Hindi Lyricist: Samrendra Upadhyay Vocalists Odia Vocals: Sarbeshwar Bhoi, Sangeeta Rout Hindi Vocals: Bhargav Ojapali Location Team Lead Regional Artists Scouting and Coordination: Dhyana Panda Regional Instrumentalists Dhol: Gauri Shankar Durga Flute: Tushar Dhangadamajhi Ghudka: Pradeep Kumar Singh Ghumura: Bharat Gahir Jhanj: Bhamya Kata Nissan: Bharat Gahir Tasha: Kritikant Kand Western Instrumentalists Electric Bass: Dyou Electric Guitar: Dyou, Partha Performing Artist Odissi Dancer: Barsharani Panda Audio Production- Recording: Manoranjan Padhi and Shaktiswar Mohapatra Assistant producers of Team Bhargav: Dyou, Partha Mixing: Bhargav Ojapali Mastering: Bhargav Ojapali and Abhinav Swynenberg Video Production- Director & DOP: Tushar Mahajan Editor: Rakshit Mahajan Colourist: Tapasvi Asija BTS: Keshav Costume Coordination and Set Design- Designer: Shefali Khanna Craft and Music Studio Digital Marketing: Blow Horn Media Heartfelt thanks to the Rekhpur and Mandel communities of Kalahandi district for welcoming us and participating, enabling us to authentically represent the Brahmin, Goud, Bhandari, Luhura, and Kumbhar characters in this song. A Special Thanks to the Dear Sunshine Team- Kamini Khanna, Deepak Khanna, Hari Varma Executive Producer and Song Curation: Shefali Khanna Produced by Dear Sunshine Experiences Join Our Mission We invite you to support us in ensuring the sustainability of Indian musicianship: 1. Engage: Like, share, comment, and subscribe to amplify their achievements globally. 2. Events: Book curated musical experiences for weddings, festivals, corporate events, or intimate gatherings. 3. Collaborate: Partner with us for music production or regional collaborations for your brand, films, or label. 4. Donate: Support our efforts through donations eligible for 80G/12A tax benefits via the Dear Sunshine Foundation. Thank you for being our Sunshine 🙏🌻 Shefali Khanna Founder Dear Sunshine Experiences +919711716123 dearsunshine58@gmail.com JAI GURU JI 🔗 Listen to Raahein Gharana on your favourite Music Streaming Apps: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Dilh... Apple Music:   / raahein-gharana   Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.in/artists/B09KS... Gaana: https://gaana.com/artist/raahein-gharana JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/artist/raahe... Shazam: https://www.shazam.com/artist/raahein... Please Follow us and Subscribe to enable us:    / @raaheingharanabydearsunshine     / raaheingharanabydearsunshine     / raaheingharanabydearsunshine   Must Watch: Jalalo Bilalo:    • JALALO BILALO-A Longing Of A Woman In Love...   Making of Jalalo Bilalo:    • The Making of Jalalo Bilalo | A Masterpiec...   Raahein Gharana - Supporting India's Unsung Musicians and Native Instruments:    • Raahein Gharana | Supporting India's Unsun...   #RaaheinGharana #KANJISong #RhythmicRoot #Odisha #OdiaFolkSong #KalahandiSong #KalahandiFolkSong #OdiaSong #OdiaSong2025 #OdishaFolkSong #Bhawanipatna #Kalahandi #SupportLocalArtists #IndianFolkSong #IncredibleIndia