Ranjish Hi Sahi Live at The Armory

For decades, “Ranjish Hi Sahi” has been a cherished torch passed through generations of singers, captivating listeners with its timeless ghazal. Written in Urdu  

Allah Elohim at The Armory

Perhaps as a kind of invocation, Bala and Shivani chose to play the song Allah Elohim, a piece that now resonates more deeply than ever before.

We Are One Live at The Armory

This original composition, thoughtfully created and arranged by Bala for this occasion, weaves a melody that speaks to the deepest threads of our shared  

Aap Ki Nazaron Live at The Armory

This beautiful melody comes from the classic Bollywood film Anpadh (1962). Originally sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, the song features music

Jim Lommasson

Far Singers Join by Kim Stafford

— for the music bearers who carry our common light across generations and borders. In their distant countries, each bird drank from a different spring. Each

Sankar Raman

How Music Became Her Life

Wu Man was just 16 when she attended a master class led by the  celebrated violinist Isaac Stern. The room at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing  

Jim Lommasson

My First Pipa: Wu Man

This is the first pipa I ever owed owned. Crafted by the finest maker in China. It journeyed with me to the US in 1990, and since the