Indo-Canadian ghazal singer Kiran Ahluwalia performs her first San Francisco concert this Friday night,
October 12 at Saint Gregory's Church (500 De Haro, Potrero Hill). This is the perfect setting for Kiran's
five piece ensemble which in addition to Kiran's remarkable voice includes tabla, harmonium, guitar and bass.

Ghazal is a sensual poetic form that Kiran lovingly describes as a "highly literate pick up line”.  It originated in
Persia 1000 years ago and reached the Indian sub-continent 400 years later. This was a time when princes
and kings employed court musicians to put music to poetry. Kiran is a bridge to this colorful past. She takes
the ghazal song form into the 21st century soaking in other influences especially Portuguese fado on her new recording: "Wanderlust".

Date: October 12 (this Friday night)  8:30p Concert. Two 50 minute sets.
7p doors open with the Tangents sumptuous potluck dinner.
Q & A with Kiran after the concert.

Location: Saint Gregory's Church, San Francisco
500 De Haro St. at Mariposa St. in Potrero Hill (ample parking)

Hosted by Dore Stein, "Tangents" producer (Sat. 8-mid, 91.7fm, kalw.org)

Learn more about Kiran and "Wanderlust" at these links:

For in-depth artist info:
http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.press_release/project_id/322.cfm

Articles/interviews:
http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.articles/project_id/322.cfm

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featuring Kiran Ahluwalia

"A stunning singer and rising international star"
Village Voice


"Her voice is as supple and rich an instrument as anything man or nature has yet devised, turning from scorchingly seductive to playful at the drop of a sari.
Eye Magazine


"Her crystal clear voice arched superbly above rhythms that coursed through the audience...an evening of fascinating, newly revealed music."
Los Angeles Times