Rootless continues their musical journey with a vibrant new single and music video, “Dam Mast Qalandar”. The band offers a fresh folk, Roma, and world music take on one of South Asia’s most iconic devotional songs. With themes of spirituality and resilience, and belonging at its foundation, the release brings the timeless energy of Sufi tradition to new audiences while celebrating the beauty of cultural connection through music.
The track is a powerful collaboration between Romani and Indian musicians who create rich sounds based on diverse traditions and shared emotion. Featuring David on vocals, Matus on guitar, Martin on bass, Elisei on saxophone, Janos Lang on violin, Sodhi on tabla, Prince on dhol, and Karan on vocals, “Dam Mast Qalandar” is about unity, expressed through the rhythm, the melody, and the performance.
The music video, produced by AG Productions, takes the themes of the song on a visual journey full of movement, colour, and energy. The folk instrumentation, expressive vocals, and world music influences combine to create a unique identity for the song while still holding on to its deep cultural roots. Rootless delivers a visual celebration of heritage, exploration, human experience, and a cinematic adventure of a search for meaning, connection, and belongingness.
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