‘I shall attain moksha, become a sound’: Asha Bhosle’s last song, released weeks before death, was about final journey
It is only fitting that, in a career marked by versatility, Asha Bhosle‘s last act before the mic was a collaboration with a British group on an experimental India-inspired track. Just weeks before her death, Asha’s voice was heard for the last time in a new song as British group Gorillaz released their India-inspired album The Mountain (Parvat). On it is The Shadowy Light, the track that features the legendary singer in her final bow. Asha Bhosle was last featured in The Shadowy Light on Gorillaz’s album Parvat. About The Shadowy Light, Asha Bhosle’s last song The song brings together a unique ensemble, including Gruff Rhys, flautist Ajay Prasanna and sarod maestros Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, blending Indian classical elements with experimental British alt-pop. The Mountain, the ninth studio album by Gorillaz, stands out for its deep engagement with Indian music and artists. Recorded in India, the album also features collaborations with sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar and vocalist Asha Puthli, reflecting a rich confluence of cultures and sounds. At the time of the song’s …


