This Sufi version of Christmas carols is the best thing you will hear today!

Indian musicians pay tribute to the festive occasion by strumming popular tunes on traditional instruments


Entertainment Desk December 24, 2015
Indian musicians pay tribute to the festive occasion by strumming popular tunes on traditional instruments. SCREENGRAB

In the wake of growing religious intolerance across the world, Sufi musicians from India came together to promote peace and harmony this Christmas.

They paid a musical tribute to the festive occasion with a soulful instrumental rendition of popular carols such as Silent Night, Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer and We wish you a very Christmas. in Tata Sky's latest TV commercial.

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The message below the commercial reads: "The world could really use some love and hope right now. And this video is just that — a message of hope. It’s a gentle reminder that, though all seems dark right now, there is light still left in this world. And it’s time we let it in."

The ad ends with a peaceful message stating, "Don't lose faith in humanity just yet. Merry Christmas".

Children spread Christmas cheer with carols

These maestros strum traditional instruments oud, mandolin, sarangi and rubab with utter perfection. If this song doesn't tuh at your heartstrings, we don't know what will.

Check it out:



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