Umer Piracha (@umerpiracha) is a Sufi vocalist and sound artist whose work invites deep spiritual presence and emotional resonance. Raised in the Sufi city of Multan, Pakistan, and mentored within a 700-year Qawwali lineage, Umer blends South Asian devotional traditions with contemporary sonic and contemplative practices.
Now based in New York City, he has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Grace Cathedral, and been featured on NPR. His project Resonance of Grace creates immersive soundbaths rooted in sacred music, and his collaborations with Harvard Divinity School explore the role of sound in spiritual healing. He also leads Falsa (@falsamusic), a transcultural collective bridging World, Jazz, Sufi aesthetics, and global improvisation.
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Join us for a unique and immersive sound bath experience featuring the contemplative music of Umer Piracha and the profound sonic artistry of Egemen Sanli. This 75-minute journey is an opportunity to delve into deep relaxation and inner exploration, guided by masters of their craft. Together, Piracha and Sanli will create an atmosphere where the vibrations of sound can guide you to a place of tranquility and introspection, as a pathway to connection, healing, and reflection.
Doors open for seating at 6:30 pm. The entrance to the cathedral is at the top of the Great Steps. The accessible entrance is via the glass doors on Taylor Street or from the cathedral garage. Due to the quiet nature of this event, there will be no late seating. Please arrive no later than 7 pm.
What people love about Grace Cathedral’s Sound Bath:
“Just how quiet it was. So rare to get to be silent in a space together.”
“The music was superb.”
“I thought it was absolutely beautiful. The notes reverberating in the cathedral were magnificent.”
“Perfect lighting, the atmosphere just magical, it was an amazing experience.”
“All of it.”
Join Falsa at Barbès in Brooklyn for an unforgettable night of Sufi-inspired live music. Blending ancient Qawwali traditions with jazz, Carnatic violin, tabla, and spiritual storytelling, Falsa creates a deeply immersive, emotionally resonant sound experience. Come early, stay late, and lose yourself in the music.
Join Falsa for a transcendent afternoon of live Sufi music at the Brooklyn Museum on Saturday, October 4, from 2–4 pm. Rooted in the 14th-century Qawwali tradition and the South Asian diasporic experience, Falsa blends devotional poetry with transcultural jazz, improvisation, and global instrumentation. Featuring Sufi vocals, Carnatic violin, Hindustani tabla, harmonium, Bass VI, and drums, the performance invites listeners into a meditative and joyful space that dissolves boundaries between performer and audience. Free with gallery admission.
📍 Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor
🎟️ Admission is free with RSVP to the museum galleries.
Join Falsa at Barbès in Brooklyn for an unforgettable night of Sufi-inspired live music. Blending ancient Qawwali traditions with jazz, Carnatic violin, tabla, and spiritual storytelling, Falsa creates a deeply immersive, emotionally resonant sound experience. Come early, stay late, and lose yourself in the music.