Heer from Denmark is the first Punjabi solo album by Anita Lerche, a singer-songwriter from Denmark.[1][3]
| Heer from Denmark | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 21 November 2006[1][2] |
| Genre | Classical, Punjabi folk, Bhangra |
| Length | 44:00 |
| Label | Goyal Music[2] (Bathinda) |
Throughout this album, the singer pays tribute to the rich Punjabi culture. The album is a mixture of traditional Punjabi folk, Bhangra (Punjabi pop), and Western music.[1][4]
Lerche has been sung in 16 different languages of the world till now.[1][3]
Track listing
editThe album has nine tracks. One of them is the legendary Punjabi folk song "Heer" written by Waris Shah,[1] sung using the traditional folk tune. The album also includes an English song "Goddess" written and composed by Lerche herself.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gori" | 4:12 | ||
| 2. | "Mallomalli" | 3:57 | ||
| 3. | "Koka" | 4:39 | ||
| 4. | "Nacha Lai" | 4:05 | ||
| 5. | "Passport" (Duet with G.P. Bali) | Chann Gurayan Wala | 4:32 | |
| 6. | "Mela" | 4:48 | ||
| 7. | "Heer" (Traditional composition) | Waris Shah | 6:30 | |
| 8. | "Classic remix" | Mix | 4:42 | |
| 9. | "Goddess" | Anita Lerche | Anita Lerche | 4:36 |
| Total length: | 44:00 | |||
The tracks Passport and Gori were played on the BBC Asian Network on 27 June 2010 in a programme co-hosted by Lerche herself.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Heer from Denmark". The Tribune. Chandigarh. 22 November 2006. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Heer From Denmark". Retrieved 24 November 2011.
- ^ a b "DESI GIRL". The Indian Express. 25 October 2010. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ "Heer from Denmark". SimplyBhangra. 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
- ^ "Weekend Punjabi". BBC. 27 June 2010. Retrieved 24 November 2011.