Kashmiri and Rajasthani folk traditions come together beautifully in Aabha Hanjura’s O Ri Sakhi. The track is the singer and songwriter’s first offering from Bridges, her new arts initiative that aims to marry India’s diverse folk traditions, thus putting them in the spotlight.

According to Hanjura, India’s regional musical traditions deserve far greater national attention. Blending them is one way of ensuring they both remain relevant. “Whether it’s Assamese, Dogri, Ladakhi, Baul, Lavani, Bihu, or the incredible music from the Northeast, every region has a unique musical language. That’s one of the reasons I started Bridges. I want to create conversations between traditions rather than keeping them in separate boxes,” said the singer.