Kiran Ahluwalia
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Reviewed 2005-07-29
Reviewed 2005-07-29
KIRAN AHLUWALIA – “Kiran Ahluwalia”
Triloka, 2005
INDIA/CANADA – Kiran is a Punjabi singer/tanpura player from Toronto with a gorgeous voice. She combines Punjabi folk songs with some fantastic modern ghazals & nazms written by Toronto-based poets, for which she has written the music. Absolutely beautiful stuff, with an extra twist when Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster sits in on tracks 3 & 4! Don’t be intimidated if you find Indian vocal styles harsh or unfamiliar, this music is very easy on the ears. Compelling, lovely, often sexy: easily recommended.
FO’S PICKS: 1, 3, 4, 6, 9
1. 5:45 – midtempo ghazal, perky tabla & pretty melody, about a crush
2. 5:30 – slow ghazal, sensuous yet folksy sound, about life’s journey
3. 4:20 – upbeat Punjabi folksong with a Celtic air, puts a smile on your face
4. 3:50 – slow nazm, low & mysterious, tender break midway through
5. 4:58 – upbeat folksong: strong rhythm, trilling melodies
6. 6:20 – slow, dragging ghazal, full of longing; nice instrumental breaks
7. 5:40 – a cappella intro, upbeat folk bounce w/ cute flute & harmonium
8. 5:26 – relaxed ghazal, flowing melody, a bit melancholy
9. 4:20 – midtempo folksong, happy & catchy with lots of percussion
10. 8:59 – slow nazm, long intro w/striking vocal & sarangi over quiet drone
[Fo] – July 2005
Triloka, 2005
INDIA/CANADA – Kiran is a Punjabi singer/tanpura player from Toronto with a gorgeous voice. She combines Punjabi folk songs with some fantastic modern ghazals & nazms written by Toronto-based poets, for which she has written the music. Absolutely beautiful stuff, with an extra twist when Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster sits in on tracks 3 & 4! Don’t be intimidated if you find Indian vocal styles harsh or unfamiliar, this music is very easy on the ears. Compelling, lovely, often sexy: easily recommended.
FO’S PICKS: 1, 3, 4, 6, 9
1. 5:45 – midtempo ghazal, perky tabla & pretty melody, about a crush
2. 5:30 – slow ghazal, sensuous yet folksy sound, about life’s journey
3. 4:20 – upbeat Punjabi folksong with a Celtic air, puts a smile on your face
4. 3:50 – slow nazm, low & mysterious, tender break midway through
5. 4:58 – upbeat folksong: strong rhythm, trilling melodies
6. 6:20 – slow, dragging ghazal, full of longing; nice instrumental breaks
7. 5:40 – a cappella intro, upbeat folk bounce w/ cute flute & harmonium
8. 5:26 – relaxed ghazal, flowing melody, a bit melancholy
9. 4:20 – midtempo folksong, happy & catchy with lots of percussion
10. 8:59 – slow nazm, long intro w/striking vocal & sarangi over quiet drone
[Fo] – July 2005
Recent airplay
Kina Nere
No Cover, No Minimum — Jul 22, 2011
Meri Gori Gori
No Cover, No Minimum — Jan 15, 2010
Jhanjra
At the Cafe Bohemian — Nov 13, 2007
Jhanjra
At the Cafe Bohemian — Dec 27, 2005
Jhanjra
At the Cafe Bohemian — Sep 27, 2005
Awara
No Cover, No Minimum — Sep 23, 2005
Charting
2005-07-31 — 2005-10-02
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 2 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | 2 |
| Sep 18 | 1 |
| Sep 11 | 2 |
| Sep 4 | 1 |
| Aug 28 | 4 |
| Aug 21 | 4 |
| Aug 14 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Vo Kuch | ||
| 2. | Yeh Nahin | ||
| 3. | Jhanjra | ||
| 4. | Rabh Da Roop | ||
| 5. | Koka | ||
| 6. | Yaar | ||
| 7. | Ik Ranjha | ||
| 8. | Kina Nere | ||
| 9. | Meri Gori Gori | ||
| 10. | Awara |