From the recordings O Bujhi Kani Jai (There Goes Kanu) and Phanki Diye Tomai (The Lap Of Falsehood)
O Bujhi Kanu Jai is a mesmerizing track from the album “Awake! Arise! Songs of Sri Chinmoy”. Written by the renowned Bengali meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy, the song’s title translates to “There Goes Kanu,” a name for the Hindu god Krishna.
Laila’s heartfelt performance captivates with emotional intensity, delivering the song’s profound message with stunning sincerity. Her voice is both tender and powerful, drawing listeners in with its depth.
Arranged by two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Misha Tsiganov, the track blends jazz and world music elements, enhanced by the virtuosic saxophone of Premik Russell Tubbs. The mixing and mastering, overseen by multi-Grammy award-winning engineer David Darlington, perfectly capture the song’s emotional essence.