India, Nov. 6 -- A song that once travelled through the streets of colonial India as a cry for freedom has returned to the grooves of a gramophone record, 121 years after it was first recorded. This time, Vande Mataram speaks in three languages, carries the voices of four generations and brings together musicians who have reunited after years.

The release coincides with the nationwide commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram, which began on November 7, 2025. At the heart of this musical journey is The Anthem: Vande Mataram, a specially curated vinyl album that seeks to preserve the many voices of India's national song.

The album, conceived by the Centre for Gramophone and Allied Studies (CeGRAMS), was recently unveiled by Carnatic vo...