Songs from Nawan Sij

Nawan Sij (New Sun) is a rock opera for children in Seraiki. It is set to a mix of musical
styles from Eastern and western pop to classical including Beethoven’s Ode to Joy.

It narrates the story of a girl who wishes to know how big is the Earth and finds out in Zoya Science School.

Act 1
To start, our protagonist asks her mother: how big is the Earth?
Her response (inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem Woman’s Work) is the first song of the opera
It chronicles a mother’s sorry plight in our society: illiteracy, hard labor, oppression

1st Song: Maan  (Mother)

Song: Nawan Sij

One response to “Songs from Nawan Sij

  1. A very touching and beautiful poem, illustrations, song and music.
    Everything amazing.
    Zoya schools a commendable project.

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