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Chart-topping singer-songwriter Devika<\/strong> and Grammy-nominated composer and producer Michael Brook<\/strong> are proud to announce their latest collaboration, \u2018Wisteria\u2019<\/em><\/strong>, a poignant Punjabi ballad that blends traditional roots with a contemporary feel. This release marks a significant moment in global music, offering a heartfelt exploration of love, longing, and emotional resonance.<\/p>\n \u2018Wisteria\u2019 <\/em><\/strong>stands as a testament to the power of cross-cultural artistry. Rooted in Punjabi lyrics, the song\u2019s universal themes of unrequited love and restlessness come alive through Devika\u2019s<\/strong> soulful vocals and Michael<\/strong> Brook\u2019s<\/strong> masterful production and composition. Brook<\/strong>, widely acclaimed for his work on Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan\u2019s<\/strong> \u2018Night Song\u2019<\/em><\/strong> and his contributions to film scores like Into The Wild<\/strong>, Brooklyn and Perks of Being a Wallflower<\/strong>, brings his signature touch to this collaboration. Together, they create an evocative piece that bridges South Asian traditions with a global flair.<\/p>\n Devika\u2019s<\/strong> illustrious career includes two best-selling solo albums and collaborations with global icons such as Bohemia <\/strong>on \u2018Ek Tera Pyar\u2019<\/em><\/strong>, <\/strong>and \u2018Dil\u2019<\/em><\/strong> generating more than 100 million streams <\/strong>across YouTube and Spotify.<\/p>\n Known for her genre-blending approach with artists such as Amaan Ali Bangash,<\/strong> and Ayaan Ali Bangash<\/strong>, her works have been featured on Buddha Bar XXIII<\/strong> and iTunes playlists such as The<\/strong> A-List: Indian Pop<\/strong>. Her tracks \u2018Jab Se Piya\u2019<\/em><\/strong> and \u2018Mast Qalandar\u2019<\/em><\/strong>, were submitted for Grammy<\/strong> consideration in the Best Global Music Performance category.\u00a0<\/p>\n The San Francisco-based, New Delhi-born artist has become internationally recognized for incorporating her own experiences to shape her song\u2019s emotional core.<\/p>\n On \u2018Wisteria<\/em><\/strong>\u2018, she draws inspiration from musical greats like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan<\/strong> while incorporating elements of world music.<\/p>\n Michael Brook <\/strong>is celebrated for his groundbreaking music, as well as the invention of the \u2018Infinite Guitar\u2019<\/em><\/strong> (immortalized in U2\u2019s<\/strong> \u2018With or Without You\u2019<\/em><\/strong>). His work has garnered Grammy and Golden Globe Nominations. In interviews with the CBC<\/strong><\/a>, and with the NYT<\/strong><\/a>, Brook<\/strong> discussed the profound impact of his collaboration with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan<\/strong>, further solidifying his legacy in the world music world.<\/p>\n With its rich fusion of Punjabi lyrics, soul-stirring melodies, innovative production, set against a soothing backdrop, \u2018Wisteria\u2019<\/em><\/strong> is set to be submitted for Grammy consideration. The track\u2019s universal appeal, combined with its deeply personal narrative, places it in a league of its own within the World Music category and beyond.<\/p>\n With its heartfelt lyricism and poignant visual storytelling, \u2018Wisteria\u2019 <\/em><\/strong>positions Devika<\/strong> as a torchbearer for modern South Asian music on the global stage. Becoming widely recognized as an artist who speaks to the soul while breaking new boundaries in the music industry, Devika<\/strong> has cultivated a loyal fan base of like-minded listeners and is now set to leave them in awe with her latest release.<\/p>\n \n