Haman Hai Ishq Mastana | Baiju Mangeshkar | Kabir | Album: Man Mast Kabira

"Man Mast Kabira" is his latest work in which he explores the clarity and living logic of Kabir, the 15th century humble weaver, mystic poet and saint who, rising like an apostle of common-sense spirituality, continues to inspire humankind. It was his legendary aunt's suggestion that set Baiju on his Kabir mission, with songs written in the spoken Hindustani of the time - a mix of Braj, Bhojpuri and Awadhi.

Saregama, the presenters of this 10-song album, and his earlier "Ya Rabba", have an equally historic relationship with the Mangeshkars for well over 80 years and three generations of these formidable musicians.

Kabir's timeless oneness with mystic devotion is the core essence of this album which manifests a contemporary spectrum of musical styles ranging from up-tempo songs to unhurried ballads revealing the various moods of the lyric - at times ecstatic and joyful; at other times contemplative or pensive. The melodies are rooted in various Hindustani raagas, and some are infused with a distinct folk flavor. "Man Mast Kabira" melds the classical and the folk to create something stylistically contemporary, and easily communicable.

With all his albums amplified by the musical input of some exceptional local and internationally renowned musicians, "Man Mast Kabira" includes the elegant music arrangements by Jatin Sharma and Writam Changkakoti.

All told, "Man Mast Kabira", blends the velvet of Baiju's voice, soulful singing and his signature style - evolved from his magnificent roots and his eclectic creativity resulting in a resonantly breezy flow of songs of Kabir, embracing the realm of universal love.