Fri Sep 28, 2007 by Anil Kalhan

NYC MUSIC: Kiran Ahluwalia “Wanderlust” CD Release – Joe’s Pub, Oct 17 @ 7:30pm

On her new album “Wanderlust” — Kiran Ahluwalia melds the centuries old tradition of ghazal, with contemporary song craft, sophisticated jazz tonality and a multitude of global influences — from fado, to Saharan blues. The Village Voice says she is a “rising international star” and after seeing her at The Getty in Los Angeles, Don Heckman of the LA Times wrote, “her crystal clear voice arched airily above rhythms that coursed through audience . . . an evening of fascinating, newly revealed music.”

Don’t miss this rare New York performance as Kiran debuts “Wanderlust” live with her 5-piece ensemble featuring; Rez Abbasi (guitar), Gurpreet Chana (tabla), Ashok Bidaye (harmonium) and Saadi Zain (bass).

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Joe’s Pub – 425 Lafayette StJoe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette Street
Wednesday October 17
7:30 PM
$16 advance / $20 at door
Ticket information here

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NPR Weekend Edition with Scott Simon: “Out of India, Via Canada: ‘Kiran Ahluwalia’” (Dec 10, 2005)

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