Qawwali remix of ‘Jingle Bells’

A little late, but still.

Musician and composer Mayookh Bhaumik, known for film soundtracks and for experimenting with genres, has taken the world’s best-known Christmas carol down the qawwali route.

With the vocals accompanied by a harmonium, a tabla, and a dholak, among other instruments, this is Jingle Bells with the hypnotic rhythm of qawwali instead of the rousing lilt of the traditional version. And just as, if not more, cheerful.

via Scroll