Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:06am on 25 Aug 2025,Monday India Global
An American man has gone viral for singing the Indian classical thumri Aaj Khelo Shyam Sang Hori. The clip, shared by Eric O’Daly on Instagram, shows his soulful performance that many online users called “beautiful and full of devotion.” Eric explained he first heard the thumri over 10 years ago and learned it from Pandit Nayan Ghosh. The composition, set in Raag Kafi, is often sung during Holi and celebrates playful moments of Krishna with gopis. Social media users praised Eric’s effort, saying his voice carried “bhaav and bhakti,” essential to the spirit of the song.
