Kiran Ahluwalia at Joe's Pub

Kiran Ahluwalia at Joe's Pub
May 5. 8:30PM. $30, 2 drink minimum

Singer Kiran Ahluwalia was born in India, grew up in Canada, and is largely based here in New York. Her music reflects her transcontinental upbringing, as she mixes the sounds of traditional South Asian song forms with Western rock and jazz. Her six-piece band includes electric guitar, tabla, drum kit, accordion/organ and electric bass and is led by guitarist Rez Abbasi, a Pakistani-American who is also Ahluwalia’s husband. A two-time JUNO (Canadian Grammy) winner, Ahluwalia's latest album, Comfort Food, features songs that protest Hindu fundamentalism in India and the nationalism that continues to stir conflicts between India and Pakistan. Her work has featured collaborations with leading musicians from the Celtic and Fado worlds, as well as Malian super group, Tinariwen. Kiran Ahluwalia plays May 5 at Joe’s Pub.