#30 with Aamir Aziz

Anurag Minus Verma Podcast

Aziz’s first track Achhe Din Blues was released in March 2019. It was inspired by the lynching in Jharkhand because they were suspected of being cattle smugglers. His song 'Sab Yaad Rakha Jaayega' became the defining protest anthem of our times. Impact and popularity of the song can be gauged by the fact that even Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters recites ‘Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega' at an event.

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Some of the main points that are covered in this podcast:

1. His background and experience of studying at Jamia University.

2. He talks about the horrific day when police entered Jamia University and beaten up the students and broke the library.

3. His process of writing the poem, “Sab Yaad Rakha Jaayega.”

4. Problems with Savarna gaze and how the oppressor caste group put artists from marginalised backgrounds into defined boxes .

5. How can muslim youth preserve their mental health in times of these times of unprecedented hate.

6. He explains about the experience when Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters narrated his poem.

Aamir’s Youtube. Check out all the tracks : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHk_5gEXDY0