Music and Poetry of South Asian Mystics: an exploration of Sufi and Qawwali

IN-PERSON with Anhad Naad Collective
$25 Day of | $20 In advance
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From 2023, the group expanded its focus to delve deeper into South Asian spiritual music, with a special emphasis on Sufi Qawwali traditions. Anhad Naad treats the spiritual dimension of Sufi poetry and music with deep reverence, often seeking guidance from poets and experts from Pakistan and India. Lead vocalist Divya Purohit Vyas has previously been a part of Bay Dervish in Alameda, a spiritual music collective associated with Sufi Way, led by the late Kiran Rana and Jeanne Rana.
Each song accompany brief background and English summary of original lyrics some from 13th century Sufi poet composer Amir Kusro and Bulleh Shah 18th Century Poet Saint from Punjab.
Streaming sample:
Jogi
https://soundcloud.com/qb-moda-jazz/jogi-2026-2-anhad-naad