SZA Promises a Special Project With an Indian Classical Music Sample, Amidst Super Bowl Uproar

Published 01/26/2025, 7:29 PM CST

The music industry is witnessing a seismic shift with artists no longer confined to traditional boundaries, and the lines between genres are blurring, hinting at a broader cultural evolution. A glimpse into this changing landscape can be seen in the musings of a popular artist, who recently expressed a desire to transcend the conventional norms of Hollywood pop culture. This quiet revolution is poised to redefine the sound of the future. SZA, with her genre-bending style, is at the forefront of this movement, her latest hints suggesting a bold new direction that goes beyond America.

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Taking to her Instagram handle, SZA took a moment to express her awe and admiration for a group of Indian students from the Sadhguru Gurukulam Samskriti, immersed in their daily lessons. The students showcased their exceptional talents in music, yoga, martial arts, and dance, leaving the Grammy-winning artist deeply moved. She praised their "scales, syncopation, and runs" as "INSANE".

SZA was impressed by the students' discipline and vibrancy, thanking @radhejaggi and the Brahmacharis for the tour. She exclaimed "This audio is IT!" as she sent it to her production team, hinting at a potential new project inspired by the students' talents, and even asking to sample the audio. Although nothing has been confirmed as of yet, fans are elated to see the 'Indian SZA'

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Not only was she elated, but the artist took a moment to fight back against trolls and made her clarifications against those who questioned it.

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SZA was left in awe of the students' performance, but some trolls in her comment section misunderstood the context. She took the time to clarify, explaining that the students were not exactly singing, but rather creating yogic sounds. This age-old practice in the Indian subcontinent is believed to shed light on the significance of these sounds.

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The Grammy winner, who also had a hit foray into acting, explained that the power of these yogic sounds lies not in their literal meaning, but in the vibrations they generate. Many of the words used do not have specific meanings, instead relying on sounds like "ah", "ohm", and "00" to create a profound impact on one's system. The post comes after a celebration of completing her silen retreat in India.

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What are your thoughts on SZA's latest thought-provoking post? Let us know how you liked the video in the comments below.

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Shraddha Suman

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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