Name: God Is Not A Terrorist
Brand: Ustad Saami

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GBCD067

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-01-18

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4030433606728

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Ustad Saami

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Rest of World

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Glitterbeat

Glitterbeat is an independent music label specializing in vibrant global sounds from Africa and beyond. Established in 2012 as a subsidiary of Glitterhouse Records, it became independent in 2014. With a commitment to both cultural traditions and contemporary expression, Glitterbeat represents artists such as Aziza Brahim, Tamikrest, Noura Mint Seymali, Bassekou Kouyate, Bixiga 70, Sacri Cuori, Samba Toure, Fofoulah, Dirtmusic, Damir Imamovič, MAKU Soundsystem, Altin Gün and Gaye Su Akyol.
Glitterbeat's diverse roster showcases the rich musical heritage of Africa and other regions around the world. The label prides itself on presenting artists who are deeply rooted in their cultures while pushing boundaries with innovative sounds and modern production techniques.
With its distinctive approach to global music exploration and its commitment to showcasing talented artists from diverse backgrounds, Glitterbeat has become a leading force in the international music scene. Their releases offer listeners an opportunity to discover captivating rhythms and melodies that transcend borders and celebrate the power of music as a universal language.

Hypnotic, unvarnished recordings by one of Pakistan’s most revered and iconic classical singers. The roots of Saami’s music go back to the 13th century - but it’s message is contemporary and universal: “to sing is to listen.” Produced by Grammy Award winner Ian Brennan. Vol.5 of Glitterbeat’s acclaimed Hidden Musics series. 75-year-old, Ustad Saami risks his life daily in Pakistan to keep alive his microtonal, pre-Islamic, multilingual (Farsi, Sanskrit, Hindi, the ancient and dead language of Vedic, gibberish, Arabic, and Urdu) music. Handed down by his ancestors for over a thousand years, he is ‘the only practioner of Surti left in the world’ and when he passes, this music will die with him as well. Extremists resent his work as they do anything else pre-dating Muhammad. 

Master Ustad Naseeruddin Saami has spent his entire life mastering the nuances of every given note. “To sing is to listen.” These are the words of the master. The translation of his own last name, Saami, even means “to hear.” The master shapes the notes with his hands as he sings like conducting a Theremin. Most master’s now hide their knowledge, possessively passing their skills down through family only. Subsequently, traditions have died and wither. Master Saami’s mission is to share his knowledge with the world, so that the music may live on freely.

God Is Not A Terrorist

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