Salim, Sulaiman | tl

There are but a few artists who can speak from the soul of the South Side of Chicago while still holding international appeal, yet even within that talented tenth, Sulaiman’s being is a unique one. Born the son of an Imam, Sulaiman’s development amongst the civil rights history of Chicago was bound to create a keen, cerebral approach to contributing to that legacy, and with the inclusion of a vast knowledge of music of all genres and it’s healing powers, Sulaiman was destined to blaze a path for progressives from the urban environment now un-affectionately known as “Chiraq”. Yet even...

Salim and Sulaiman are Hindi music directors and singers in India. The duo consists of two brothers, Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant. Salim and Sulaiman have been composing music for over a decade having scored for movies such as Chak De India Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, Bhoot, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Matrubhoomi, Hum Tum and Dhoom. The duo has also composed for several Indi-pop performers including Viva, Asmaan, Shweta Shetty, Jasmine and Style Bhai among others, composed and produced several TV commercials and collaborated with a artistes such as Ustad Zakir Hussain and Ustad Sultan Khan. They got their first break...