National Geographic Guest DJ: Kiran Ahluwalia

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When National Geographic World Music solicited Kiran Ahluwalia to share some of her favorite picks with us, the Indian-born, Toronto-bred singer came up with a theme for her list: "Write Your Own Destiny" – something that Ahluwalia... Learn More »

Write Your Own Destiny

	In her list, Kiran Ahluwalia makes the connections between the sometimes heart-breaking poetry of the South Asian ghazal songform and other styles, such as Portugal's fado. Her powerful voice and smart, contemporary take on ghazals and Punjabi folk forms has made her rising star on the world music festival circuit – truly an artist that's written her own destiny. Read Liner Notes
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	Artist	Title	Length
	Rez Abbasi	Kismet	7:29

	Bauls du Bengale	My Spirit is a Wild Horse	4:01

	Eccodek	Bodhichitta dub	5:10

	Toucas	La pantera	5:36

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