Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash Announce New Album ‘Celebrating Our Tigers’

Fresh off their mesmerising on-stage collaboration with British pop star Yungblud at Lollapalooza India, and their acclaimed collaboration on Gorillaz’ ninth studio album ‘The Mountain’ as well as the Grammy-winning ‘Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’, sarod maestros Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash have been named the Goodwill Ambassadors for WWF-India. Marking this meaningful association, the duo announces the worldwide release of their latest album, ‘Celebrating Our Tigers’, a powerful seven-track musical homage to India’s iconic wild tiger population and the landscapes they call home.

Launched in association with WWF-India, one of the country’s leading conservation organisations founded in 1969, ‘Celebrating Our Tigers’ reflects a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. As internationally acclaimed musicians and sons of the legendary Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, the young classical music brother-duo continue to use their artistry as a platform to spotlight India’s rich natural heritage, demonstrating how music can transcend borders and inspire meaningful action.

Amaan Ali Bangash states, “Through ‘Celebrating Our Tigers’, we wanted to create more than just music. We aimed to craft an immersive experience that echoes the raw beauty and majesty of India’s wilderness. Every note is a tribute to the resilience of these magnificent creatures and to the tireless efforts of those who protect them. We hope this album deepens listeners’ connection with nature and inspires a renewed commitment to preserving our planet’s biodiversity.”

Ayaan Ali Bangash states, “This project has been an incredibly moving journey, allowing us to explore the sonic landscapes of India’s tiger reserves. Collaborating with WWF-India and witnessing conservation successes firsthand has been deeply inspiring. Music has the power to communicate emotion and stories beyond words, and with ‘Celebrating Our Tigers’, we invite listeners to celebrate this conservation triumph and reflect on our shared responsibility to protect these iconic animals for generations to come.”

The album takes listeners on an evocative sonic journey through India’s diverse wilderness, tracing landscapes critical to tiger conservation. From the historic forests of Jim Corbett National Park, India’s first national park, to the storied terrains of Bandhavgarh, once ruled by the legendary tiger Charger, the compositions vividly capture the spirit of the wild. The journey continues through the serene forts and lakes of Ranthambore, Kabini’s mist-covered backwaters, the timeless teak forests of Pench, immortalized as the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’ and the biodiverse expanse of Kaziranga along the river Brahmaputra

Dr Sejal Worah, Programme Director, WWF-India states, “We are delighted to welcome Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash as WWF-India Goodwill Ambassadors. Their album, ‘Celebrating Our Tigers’ beautifully blends music and nature, drawing attention to the majesty of India’s tigers and the landscapes they inhabit. Many of these landscapes face ongoing threats, and WWF-India’s work to conserve these critical ecosystems and the wildlife within them will receive an added boost through the awareness created by this album. We are grateful to the Bangash brothers for using their art to inspire a deeper connection with the natural world.”

A special highlight of the album is the track Kabini, which features Zohaan Ali Bangash and Abeer Ali Bangash, the teenage twin grandsons of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and sons of Ayaan Ali Bangash. Their involvement symbolizes a deeply personal and intergenerational commitment to wildlife conservation, reflecting the twins’ own passion for India’s tigers and natural heritage. This intergenerational collaboration serves as a powerful inspiration behind bringing ‘Celebrating Our Tigers’ to life, reinforcing the album’s message of preserving India’s wildlife for future generations.

‘Celebrating Our Tigers’ arrives at a pivotal moment, as India’s wild tiger population shows a heartening rise due to sustained and effective conservation efforts. The album stands as a tribute not only to the tigers themselves, but also to the forests, conservation initiatives, and organizations dedicated to safeguarding India’s ecological legacy. The consistent support of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi for tiger conservation and recognising it as vital to sustainable development served as a significant inspiration for the album. The music highlights India’s exemplary record in wildlife conservation, offering a global model for sustainability while underscoring the deep cultural bond between the nation and its natural environment.

‘Celebrating Our Tigers’ features original compositions by Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, produced by Kabir Sehgal. Accompanying musicians include Subir Roy (flute), Debashis Halder (sarangi), Uday Mukherjee (tabla and percussion), Deb Sankar Roy (violin), Bhaskar Jyoti Kalita (flute), and Uditya Lahkar (percussion). Keyboard programming is by Soumen Kutty Sarkar , with mixing and mastering by Sawan Dutta on select tracks.

Complementing the music is a striking visual collaboration with distinguished wildlife photographers Karam Srivastava (Jim Corbett), Shivang Mehta (Bandhavgarh), Kalyan Varma (Ranthambore), , Vikramjit Singh Bal and Rakesh Rana (Kaziranga), along with Anand Bazaar Patrika (Sundarbans), Felis Creations (Kabini), and WWF-India (Kaziranga) whose imagery powerfully enhances the album’s narrative and conservation message.

‘Celebrating Our Tigers’ will be released on 20th February 2026.

Tracklist

Corbett

Bandhavgarh

Sundarbans

Kaziranga

Kabini

Ranthambore

Pench