Next show: New York City, Mon 18 Jan
An underground gnawa artist.
Kiran Ahluwalia is a modern exponent of the great vocal traditions of India and Pakistan which she honors yet departs from in masterful, personal ways. Her original compositions embody the essence of Indian music while embracing influences from Malian and Western blues, rock and nuances of jazz. With her 5-piece group of electric guitar, accordion, organ, drum kit, tabla (and djembe), Ahluwalia creates boundary-breaking songs that invite us to explore the human condition. Born In India, living in New York City, Kiran studied Indian music since childhood. Winning two JUNOs (Canadian Grammies), a Songlines Award and two Canadian Folk Awards - Kiran has over the course of seven albums created a style uniquely her own. Beautiful harmonies and addictive guitar riffs of partner Rez Abbasi, a Pakistani born, NYC jazz guitarist and a deep love of the trancy rhythms masterfully played on drum kit, tabla and djembe have shaped the songs on her latest release 7 Billion to be released May 2018 through Six Degrees. Writing both words and music, Kiran’s songs speak of: cultural intolerance among the current 7 billion population, fighting civil wars within ourselves and realizing female desire by throwing away shame.
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Kiran Ahluwalia plays contemporary world music that blends traditional South Asian vocal forms like Sufi, ghazal, and Punjabi folk with West African desert blues and jazz influences.
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Kiran Ahluwalia was born in India, raised in Canada, and divides her time between New York City and Toronto.
