Singer and Composer Kiran Ahluwalia Performs Live in Our Studio

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 29, 2016

Award-winning singer and composer Kiran Ahluwalia performs songs from her latest album “Sanata: Stillness” live in our studio. Kiran’s music incorporates elements of Sufi mysticism, as well as Indian and Pakistani vocal traditions with influences from both the West and Africa - including jazz guitar and Saharan tabla. Her band includes: Rez Abbasi on guitar, Nitin Mitta on tabla, Will Holshouser on accordion and Chris Tarry on bass. 

Event: Kiran Ahluwalia will be performing at Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on May 6th at 7 p.m.. 

 

Check out Kiran's video shot on a houseboat on the Ganges!

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