Born in India and raised in Canada, Kiran Ahluwalia is a modern exponent of the great vocal styles of India and Pakistan, styles which she honours and yet departs from in masterful, personal ways. With roots in Sufi, Qawwali, Ghazal, and Punjabi folk, her songs are equal parts reflective and groovy, and embody the essence of Indian music while embracing influences from Mali and western blues, rock, R&B, and jazz. Kiran has toured the world, recorded eight albums, topped the North American and European world music charts, won two JUNO Awards, a Canadian Folk Music Award, and the UK’s Songlines Award.