Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash to release new album ‘Celebrating Our Tigers’ on Feb 20

Fresh off their mesmerising onstage collaboration with British pop star Yungblud at Lollapalooza India and their acclaimed collaboration on Gorillazrsquo ninth studio album lsquoThe Mountainrsquo as well as the Grammywinning lsquoMeditations The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lamarsquo sarod maestros Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash have been named the Goodwill Ambassadors for WWFIndiaMarking this meaningful association the duo announces the worldwide release of their latest album lsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo a powerful seventrack musical homage to Indiarsquos iconic wild tiger population and the landscapes they call homeInspiration for lsquoCelebrating Our TigersrsquoLaunched in association with WWFIndia one of the countryrsquos leading conservation organisations founded in 1969 lsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo reflects a shared commitment to environmental stewardship As internationally acclaimed musicians and sons of the legendary Ustad Amjad Ali Khan the young classical music brotherduo continue to use their artistry as a platform to spotlight Indiarsquos rich natural heritage demonstrating how music can transcend borders and inspire meaningful actionAmaan states ldquoThrough lsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo we wanted to create more than just music We aimed to craft an immersive experience that echoes the raw beauty and majesty of Indiarsquos wilderness Every note is a tribute to the resilience of these magnificent creatures and to the tireless efforts of those who protect them We hope this album deepens listenersrsquo connection with nature and inspires a renewed commitment to preserving our planetrsquos biodiversityrdquoAyaan states ldquoThis project has been an incredibly moving journey allowing us to explore the sonic landscapes of Indiarsquos tiger reserves Collaborating with WWFIndia and witnessing conservation successes firsthand has been deeply inspiring Music has the power to communicate emotion and stories beyond words and with lsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo we invite listeners to celebrate this conservation triumph and reflect on our shared responsibility to protect these iconic animals for generations to comerdquoThe album takes listeners on an evocative sonic journey through Indiarsquos diverse wilderness tracing landscapes critical to tiger conservation From the historic forests of Jim Corbett National Park Indiarsquos first national park to the storied terrains of Bandhavgarh once ruled by the legendary tiger Charger the compositions vividly capture the spirit of the wild The journey continues through the serene forts and lakes of Ranthambore Kabinirsquos mistcovered backwaters the timeless teak forests of Pench immortalised as the inspiration for Rudyard Kiplingrsquos lsquoThe Jungle Bookrsquo and the biodiverse expanse of Kaziranga along the river BrahmaputraDr Sejal Worah programme director WWFIndia states ldquoWe are delighted to welcome Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash as WWFIndia Goodwill Ambassadors Their album lsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo beautifully blends music and nature drawing attention to the majesty of Indiarsquos tigers and the landscapes they inhabit Many of these landscapes face ongoing threats and WWFIndiarsquos work to conserve these critical ecosystems and the wildlife within them will receive an added boost through the awareness created by this album We are grateful to the Bangash brothers for using their art to inspire a deeper connection with the natural worldrdquoUniqueness of lsquoCelebrating Our TigersrsquoA special highlight of the album is the track Kabini which features Zohaan Ali Bangash and Abeer Ali Bangash the teenage twin grandsons of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and sons of Ayaan Ali Bangash Their involvement symbolises a deeply personal and intergenerational commitment to wildlife conservation reflecting the twinsrsquo own passion for Indiarsquos tigers and natural heritage This intergenerational collaboration serves as a powerful inspiration behind bringing lsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo to life reinforcing the albumrsquos message of preserving Indiarsquos wildlife for future generationslsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo arrives at a pivotal moment as Indiarsquos wild tiger population shows a heartening rise due to sustained and effective conservation efforts The album stands as a tribute not only to the tigers themselves but also to the forests conservation initiatives and organizations dedicated to safeguarding Indiarsquos ecological legacy The consistent support of Honrsquoble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi for tiger conservation and recognising it as vital to sustainable development served as a significant inspiration for the album The music highlights Indiarsquos exemplary record in wildlife conservation offering a global model for sustainability while underscoring the deep cultural bond between the nation and its natural environmentlsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo features original compositions by Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash produced by Kabir Sehgal Accompanying musicians include Subir Roy flute Debashis Halder sarangi Uday Mukherjee tabla and percussion Deb Sankar Roy violin Bhaskar Jyoti Kalita flute and Uditya Lahkar percussion Keyboard programming is by Soumen Kutty Sarkar with mixing and mastering by Sawan Dutta on select tracksComplementing the music is a striking visual collaboration with distinguished wildlife photographers Karam Srivastava Jim Corbett Shivang Mehta Bandhavgarh Kalyan Varma Ranthambore Vikramjit Singh Bal and Rakesh Rana Kaziranga along with Anand Bazaar Patrika Sundarbans Felis Creations Kabini and WWFIndia Kaziranga whose imagery powerfully enhances the albumrsquos narrative and conservation messagelsquoCelebrating Our Tigersrsquo will be released on February 20TracklistCorbettBandhavgarhSundarbansKazirangaKabiniRanthamborePench