“The World Partnership Walk is taking place in 10 cities across Canada, starting this Sunday, May 25 in Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria. The song “Walking for the World” was composed by Raheem Dilgir in Vancouver, BC, where the Walk started 30 years ago. The song tells the story of “a mother and her little girl” who are empowered by the work of the Aga Khan Foundation and are able to break out of their cycle of poverty. Happy Walking for the World!”
The great-grandson of Mr. Fazal Walli Nathoo (“Kavi”) Dilgir, composer of the original global Ismaili Anthem in 1922, music is in Raheem’s blood. He tours North America as a solo act (“Rafiki Raheem”), and with his childhood band RRAFIKI (www.rrafiki.com).
“Walking for the World” was composed, arranged and recorded by Raheem, with the production assistance of Mr. Jeremy John Butler at Rukkus recording studio in Vancouver.
The song is also included on a compilation CD called “Songs for Peace” a diverse compilation of songs by Ismaili artists across Canada, USA and United Kingdom. The CD can be purchased for $5, and all proceeds from the CD sales are donated to the World Partnership Walk. To order the full CD, please e-mail songs4peace@hotmail.com.
The audio, lyrics, and an explanation of the insipration behind “Walking for the World” can be downloaded below.
Download MP3 http://soundcloud.com/rafiki-raheem-dilgir/walking-for-the-world-raheem
Walking For The World – Raheem Dilgir – EXPLANATION
Walking for the World – Raheem Dilgir – LYRICS
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