Sharib-Toshi and Hashim Ahmedani Team Up For Sufi Collaboration ‘Salle Alla’

Sibling musical duo Sharib-Toshi have called on U.S.-based Pakistani artist Hashim Ahmedani for their new song “Salle Alla,” slated to release on Aug. 30, 2024.

Releasing via Hashim Ahmedani Productions, the song marks a cross-border collaboration that’s a first for Sharib Sabri and Toshi Sabri, who have been at it for more than 15 years in the music industry in India.

A press release adds, “The Sufi single ‘Salle Alla’ is a special cross-country collaboration that depicts a deep expression of divine union and love. The lyrics of the kalam express the soul’s quest for a connection with the divine, transcending worldly concerns.” The idea for this collaboration was first brought forward by composer and music producer Alex Shahbaz and features lyrics by Zaheer Zarf. Instrumentalists involved in the project include Georgian artist Nino Chikviladze handling string section, tabla artist Joshua Amjad, harmonium artist Simon and guitarist Musa.

Sharib-Toshi said in a joint statement about the song, “Daring to try something different from the crowd, especially in the music industry, takes immense courage. We have always wanted to make the Sufi genre popular among the current generation, which is a huge challenge and requires faith in oneself. When we heard the idea from producer Hashim and composer Alex, we were instantly on board.” The duo say that “Salle Alla is not just made with an eye on entertaining fans but also to unite people through Sufi music. “We’re excited about working together more and allowing music to bridge cultural divides,” they say.

Ahmedani and Shahbaz added in their statement together, “This track is a testament to the fact that music transcends all barriers. Working with the brothers was an incredible experience and a dream come true for me. Their humility is reflected in their music, and we can’t wait for our audience to witness the magic of this single. We hope to create new memories through this collaboration.”