Most of all, Kiran Ahluwalia is a unique and inspiring performer and composer, whose legion of fans continues to grow with every captivating performance. On her latest CD, »Aam Zameen:Common Ground«, Kiran successfully merges her contemporary Indian song with Saharan desert blues. In this captivating new recording Kiran embraces her love of Saharan desert blues and collaborates with two Taureg groups; the legendary Tinariwen and up-and-coming fellow tribesmen, Terakaft. Her new album is a remarkable document of the life-changing musical journey Ahluwalia has travelled, and it establishes her as an innovator who looks beyond her own heritage, to create a musical world where geographic boundaries no longer apply.
»Aam Zameen:Common Ground« got nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award in the category »Best Solo World Artist of the Year 2011«!
Kiran immersed herself in Indian classical music and ghazals from the time she was seven. She spent a decade of intense deep study with her guru, Vithal Rao, starting in the early 1990s. Finally in 2001 she recorded her JUNO nominated debut CD, Kashish-Attraction. This was followed by the JUNO Award winning, Beyond Boundaries in 2003, then a self-titled compilation that was released world wide on the Triloka label in 2005 followed by JUNO nominated, Wanderlust (Time Square/World Connection) released in North America in 2007 and in Europe in 2008.
»Her crystal clear voice arched superbly above rhythms that coursed through the audience...an evening of fascinating, newly revealed music.«
Los Angeles Times
»Aam Zameen deserves to be recognized in two months as one of 2011ʼs best records. This truly breakthrough album will have you peeling back layers every time...«
Huffington Post
»She has a voice destined to enchant more than one generation.«
fRoots