DHAMĀL is a percussion-led Sufi rhythm gathering rooted in South Punjabi and Sindhi traditions, where listening naturally spills into movement. The evening begins with a focused set- Sufi voice, dhol, tabla, and trumpet- before opening into a shared space (open jam) shaped by repetition, pulse, and collective energy.

In shrine culture across the Indus region, dhamāl is how communities hold grief, joy, devotion, and exhaustion together in public-through rhythm rather than explanation. This gathering brings that function into a contemporary Brooklyn context, without spectacle or instruction.

BOMBYX is a non-profit organization established to steward the property at 130 Pine Street, in Florence, Massachusetts - a historic gathering place founded by abolitionists who championed anti-slavery, gender equity, and religious tolerance. Carrying these values forward, we serve our community as a venue for transformative arts experiences, spiritual growth, and challenging conversations.

Violinist and meditation guide Carson Marshall has teamed up with Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha to create a soundbath-workshop that is equally grounded in their respective musical traditions and spiritual lineages, AND invites seekers of all backgrounds to draw from the richness of Buddhist meditation and Sufi Qawwali.
his soundbath will be followed by a conversation with Umer Piracha, led by Pastor Marisa Egerstrom, so we can learn more from Umer about how he makes sense of centuries-old musical and spiritual traditions, Sufi wisdom, and Buddhist practice in his own modern life. Umer's band Falsa bridges the 14th and 21st centuries - and will be performing the night before!