Kiran Ahluwalia sang Dil and Tera Jugg at the Vancouver show during her tour of promoting her new album Comfort Food. She said that Dil translated is more that just your heart but it’s also a part of your mind and soul. Tera Jugg meaning your world is timely considering the politically divisive world we live in.
This new album with her partner Rez Abassi and base and Ravi Naimpally on tabla and drums and mix of traditional Indian folk and jazz and rock. It is enjoyable to listen to and danceable.
Two-time Juno Award Winner Kiran Ahluwalia’s new album Comfort Food is first in six years and three years in the making. It is a powerful statement of protest with songs rejecting injustice, graced with songs embracing joy.
With roots in Sufi, Qawalli, Ghazal, and Punjabi Folk Kiran crafts her own contemporary songs that are equal parts reflective and groovy. Born in India, raised in Canada and currently dividing her time between New York City and Toronto with her life and band partner Rez Abbasi.