Umer will lead us in his workshop “The Unheld Note”.

The Unheld Note is a participatory workshop using Sufi vocal practice, breath, silence, and deep listening to restore forms of attention that contemporary life steadily erodes. Moving between sound and stillness, participants explore what happens when we stop trying to interpret, optimize, or resolve experience- and instead become receptive to what can only be felt before it is named.

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.

Two distinct musical practices meet in a rare, stripped-down performance of Sufi Voice and Rabab.

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.

Pakistani Sufi devotional song reimagined - qawwali & khayal with vocalist Umer Piracha, in an intimate space for deep listening.

From Zayton to New York, Vol. XIV

Sufi music by Umer Piracha - blending voice, drone, and improvisation in a hidden New York location.

4714 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

@umerpiracha: Sufi Vocals & Sound Art

Part of the internationally curated Vision Lab salon series emerging from conversations at Harvard Divinity School and the Program for the Evolution of Spirituality community, this intimate gathering features Umer Piracha.

Umer Piracha will perform at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine’s Spirit of the City Gala on May 6, joining a distinguished cross-genre lineup featuring Jason Robert Brown, Tituss Burgess, Susanna Phillips, and Paul Winter.

An evening of movement and music at Greenpoint Loft with Reboot NYC.
The night flows from opening yoga into an extended ecstatic dance set.
Closing with a live sound experience by Umer Piracha.

An intimate gathering blending music, storytelling, and conversation, designed to build connection and empathy within NYC’s creative community.
Story in Sound brings people closer to the humans behind the music through shared stories, small-group reflection, and participatory music-making.
It’s not a concert, but a collaborative experience centered on listening, presence, and connection.
Featuring Umer Piracha, whose work bridges culture, spirituality, and community through sound.

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.

For the Ragini Festival, Umer’s voice enters a high-fidelity soundscape alongside Arjun Shah’s archival and groove-based vinyl collages, the poised classical tabla of Roshni Samlal, and the resonant texture of Sannan Mahboob's rabab—forging a live dialogue between lineage and contemporary global groove.

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.

The showcase shares the work of the Khayal Apprenticeship, a rare four-week intensive with The Saami Brothers, guided by their legendary father, Ustaad Naseeruddin Saami. Rooted in daily riyāz and close transmission, the apprenticeship introduces students to the fundamentals of voice culture—discovering one’s true singing voice—and to the 700+ year-old khayal tradition in its original, healing microtonal temperament. Over the month, participants refine pitch, deepen listening, and cultivate vocal sensitivity within a living lineage.

Photo Credit: Tehreem Khan

February Friday 6th to Sunday 8th- Hosted by BarZakh Café and Salon on Kingston 

Sufi Evening with Umer Piracha - Sat 7th Feb 8pm

Joining Arjun Shah and Mirza (Disco Tehran) on Vocals while they spin at The Lot Radio

https://www.instagram.com/thelotradio/

Witness one of the final cultural performances of 2025 in the Blue Room—an evening that opens doors to wonder and invites you to meet each artist heart-to-heart. Those who once lit the Barzakh stage return, ready to cast their glow across this closing night of the year.

A terrific lineup of artists awaits!

Together, we close the year in a circle of sound, movement, and memory. 

Join us on the Winter Solstice weekend for our community's first 24 Hour Sema Sufi gathering. This gathering will take place at a retreat center in the Catskill Mountains, just 2 hours from NYC and will be filled with uninterrupted live devotional music, whirling, poetry, and prayer, in honor of Rumi's legacy of love, unity and the journey of the soul toward divine truth.
From 6pm Dec 20 to 6pm Dec 21, we turn together through the longest night, inviting stillness, devotion, and light.

Join us on the Winter Solstice for a very special evening of Community and Culture, with proceeds benefiting the Trops Foundation and its mission to empower the Arts and foster a vibrant cultural landscape.

Yearnings is a one-of-a-kind concert that brings together incredible singers from Black, Hindu, Jewish, Native American, and Sufi traditions—each sharing music rooted in their heritage and spirit. Backed by an all-star band of local musicians, these sings will explore how songs from such different places can carry the same deep message: we are all connected.

House Party 10: A Decade of Music at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music - featuring Umer Piracha - Sufi Vocalist & Sound Artist
November 6, 2025 | 7–11 PM | Brooklyn, NY

As part of this milestone celebration, Umer Piracha brings his luminous blend of Sufi devotion and contemporary sound—a voice rooted in the sacred city of Multan, Pakistan, and shaped by a 700-year Qawwali lineage. Now based in New York City, Umer’s work bridges worlds, inviting deep spiritual presence through immersive sound and song.

Join Umer Piracha at The Church of the Living Hope for Know Your Lights: our NYC Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas celebration on 10/25. It is organized in partnership with @sikhcoalition, @churchofthelivinghope, and @nycchr. an interfaith celebration of of solidarity on Saturday, Oct 25 (2:30–6:30 PM) in New York City.

Enjoy live music, diya lighting, food, and community conversations on how we can keep our neighborhoods safe and support immigrant justice.

📍 The Church of the Living Hope, NYC
💸 Free & open to all

Umer Piracha - Sufi Vocals meet Desert Blues Guitar

Embrace the element of surprise

Settle in for a unique musical journey in an unexpected local venue as three artists from diverse genres introduce you to their sound. Who knows… You might just discover your a new act you love.
Dumbo

Nearest Station: York St (F)

Address revealed 36 hours before

Late arrivals may be held at door until set break

How can the mystical spiritual technologies of our medieval ancestors guide us today? Musicians Ariel Hendelman and Umer Piracha draw on medieval Jewish and Sufi traditions respectively as sources of connection, inspiration, and healing. Through a musical conversation facilitated by Rachel Feldman (Professor of Religion, Dartmouth College) we will embark on a sonic journey beyond time and space, drawing on a transcultural longing for the Divine.

Umer (of Falsa) will be offering 14th century Sufi devotional chants, while Ariel will be offering original chants from Sefer Yetzirah, the oldest known Jewish mystical text. Rachel will be helping to weave these two mystical traditions together with teachings throughout the night.

As part of the Barzakh Majlis series, Umer Piracha and Roshni Samlal deliver a deeply resonant performance that weaves together sacred sound traditions with transcultural improvisation.

Umer Piracha brings his signature Sufi vocal style layered with the earthy tones of West African-inspired pentatonic guitar, creating an emotive and meditative melodic foundation. Accompanying him is master percussionist Roshni Samlal on Hindustani tabla, whose rhythmic textures ground the performance in centuries-old classical tradition while inviting contemporary interpretation.

Set within the ambient and reflective space of Sound Mind Center (DUMBO), this duet was a highlight of the evening—offering a sonic journey that explored presence, longing, and spiritual resonance.

Presented by Beyond Barzakh, the performance stood as a powerful expression of cultural dialogue and devotional artistry.

Umer Piracha joins pianist and composer Charu Suri at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall for The Art of Raga Jazz & American Songbook—a genre-blending concert exploring the fusion of Indian classical ragas, jazz, and American standards.

Featuring Sufi vocal improvisations by Umer Piracha, the performance weaves meditative textures with contemporary compositions, inviting listeners into a deeply resonant musical space. The lineup includes Max ZT (hammered dulcimer), Joe Lastie (drums), and vocalists Ri Wolf, Cassandra Kubinski, and Danielle Erin Rhodes, creating a rich tapestry of global sound.

This collaborative performance bridges cultural traditions and celebrates the transcendent possibilities of live, improvisational music.

As part of The Seekers Society series at The Battery San Francisco, Umer Piracha presents an intimate evening of contemporary Sufi music. Best known as the voice of Falsa, Umer draws from the 700-year devotional lineage of Qawwali, reinterpreting sacred South Asian musical traditions through a modern lens.

This performance invites guests into a meditative space of sound and spirit, blending ancient poetry, vocal improvisation, and immersive sonic textures. Rooted in spiritual practice and emotional depth, Umer’s music explores the transformative power of sacred sound in a contemporary world.

Presented by: The Seekers Society
Location: The Battery, San Francisco
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM

In this performance, Charu Suri goes on a sonic journey that bridges sounds of both East and West.
Joining her onstage will be drummer Joe Lastie from Preservation Hall in New Orleans, Sufi singer Umer Piracha, veena player Radhika Baskar, guitarist Noshir Mody, and Israeli pianist Kobi Arad. In July 2022, Suri won two Intercontinental Music Awards for her work: "Best of Asian Jazz" and "Best of North America" jazz.

Join Umer Piracha as he performs alongside pianist and composer Charu Suri and her ensemble at the Indie Collaborative All-Faiths Holiday Concert. This festive event celebrates the rich tapestry of global musical traditions, featuring a diverse lineup of award-winning artists. Experience an evening where Sufi vocals intertwine with jazz, gospel, and world music, embodying the spirit of unity and cultural harmony.

Umer Piracha performs Sufi vocals as part of Raga Jazz and the Art of the Songbook at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, in collaboration with award-winning pianist and composer Charu Suri. This boundary-crossing concert explores the convergence of Indian ragas, American jazz, and the Great American Songbook.

Umer’s contribution brings a meditative, devotional energy to the program, blending classical Sufi vocal traditions with contemporary improvisation. The ensemble features top-tier jazz and world musicians, creating a genre-defying experience rooted in cultural fusion and spiritual resonance.

Presented by Charu Suri.

Violinist and meditation guide Carson Marshall has teamed up with Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha to create a sound-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.This event will be followed by a conversation with Umer Piracha, led by Pastor Marisa Egerstrom.

At Vision Lab’s Laboratory of Belonging in Cambridge, Umer Piracha presents two works across the weekend: The Unheld Note, a performance and participatory inquiry using Sufi voice, listening, and contemplative practice to explore experience before interpretation; and Deep Listening / Devotion, a live offering within Vision Lab’s immersive arts gathering. The program brings together artists, musicians, scholars, and contemplative practitioners working across sound, ritual, movement, and collective practice.

A 40-minute performance and contemplative inquiry weaving Sufi Qawwali, Buddhist teachings on the Four Maras, voice, silence, and shared listening. Presented at Harvard Divinity School’s 2026 Belonging conference, with the work also extending through Vision Lab retreats and gatherings through the weekend, exploring attention, presence, and belonging

The conference will take place in hybrid format on September 24–26, 2026, along with two days of virtual-only presentations on September 21–22, 2026

An intimate live performance exploring shared mystical traditions through Sufi song and Jewish chant.
Umer Piracha and Rabbi Ariel Hendelman weave Qawwali and Kabbalistic texts into a unified spiritual experience.
The evening invites listeners into a space of transcendence, where music becomes a path to unity and love.

A calming devotional of Sufi breath and stillness, with Bodhi day reflection by Ian Miles and Alyssa Marino.

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. (Think Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan meets Paganini.) Together, they lead their unique approach that is part soundbath and part meditation teaching.

Buddhist/Vedic teachings describe four habits of mind that keep chasing safety in an uncertain world.
At 1 PM, I’ll share four Sufi poems for voice and harmonium that meet these habits with compassion, texts/performance illuminating another way to be alive: tender, unhurried, and free.

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 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.

Resonance of Grace: Sounding into Presence - Workshop

Developing emotional resilience through deep listening and presence

This workshop will explore mindfulness and music’s ability to directly effect the nervous system. All levels of meditation experience are welcome. No experience necessary.

We will start by exploring the foundations of mindfulness and the nervous system's response to stress. We will practice mindfulness meditation from the Buddhist tradition, with live improvised violin, and vocal music from 14th 14th-century Sufi Qawwali. We will cycle through periods of live musical performance, meditation, and reflection, with deep listening and mindfulness as the anchor.

We encourage you to bring your comfy clothes and any cushions, blankets, or mats that will help you feel comfortable. Participants will leave this workshop with concrete tools for using mindfulness and deep listening in everyday life, including intense moments of stress.

Purchase a ticket for the Workshop only, on June 8, or the Soundbath (June 7) AND Workshop.

Violinist and meditation guide Carson Marshall and Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha present a meditative sound experience blending classical violin improvisations with the rich vocal traditions of Sufi Qawwali. This collaboration explores deep listening, presence, and resonance through sustained melodic phrasing, the meditative drone of the tanpura, and immersive vocal textures.

Purchase a ticket for the Soundbath only, on June 7, or the Soundbath AND Workshop, on June 8.

Umer Piracha presents Resonance of Grace at the 2025 Program for the Evolution of Spirituality Conference hosted by Harvard Divinity School, under the theme Spirituality and the Arts. This 20-minute performance explores the devotional and transformative nature of Sufi music as a sacred art form, rooted in the Chishtiya Sufi lineage and shaped by centuries of oral tradition.

Blending live Sufi vocals, tanpura drone, and harmonium, the performance immerses participants in a sonic landscape of divine longing, cosmology, and transcendence. Drawing from his early training in Quranic recitation and mentorship in a 700-year Qawwali lineage, Piracha frames the musical selections with reflections on the historical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of sacred sound.

Rooted in both practice and scholarship, Resonance of Grace invites a shared experience of spiritual presence—bridging inner and outer worlds, and fostering dialogue across artistic, academic, and devotional communities.

Presented by: Harvard Divinity School
Event Series: Program for the Evolution of Spirituality: Spirituality and the Arts
Date: April 26: 1300-1400: Cader Room (Harvard Divinity School)
Format: In-person:
Location: Cambridge, MA

Photo by Ashley Borders-Zigman © 2025 CSWR/HDS, Harvard University

Carson Marshall and Umer Piracha (March 12)

Violinist and meditation guide Carson Marshall and Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha present a meditative sound experience blending classical violin improvisations with the rich vocal traditions of Sufi Qawwali. This collaboration explores deep listening, presence, and resonance through sustained melodic phrasing, the meditative drone of the tanpura, and immersive vocal textures.

Registration is required.
Please register to attend Resonance of Grace.
Resonance of Grace is an immersive sound bath experience led by Sufi vocalist and sound artist Umer Piracha. Drawing from the rich devotional traditions of fourteenth-century Sufi music, Umer's live vocals, accompanied by a tanpura drone and harmonium, guide participants on a meditative journey of spiritual connection and communal healing. This performance embodies the sacredness of sound as a bridge between art and spirituality while honoring the resilience and universality of Sufi traditions. Rooted in Harvard Divinity School’s commitment to fostering experiential and creative approaches to spirituality, this event celebrates transcendence through sacred music.    

  
Photo by Ashley Borders-Zigman

© 2025 Center for the Study of World Religions, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University

Immerse yourself in a unique, full-body experience: a Sound Bath within the sacred ambiance of Grace Cathedral. This event features Fractals of Sound, a collective of top Bay Area musicians—Egemen Sanli, Phoenix Song, and Sam Jackson—who, together with special guest Umer Piracha, Sufi vocalist of Falsa, create a soundscape deeply rooted in world music. The cathedral's natural acoustics, with a reverberation delay of 7-12 seconds, enhance the immersive experience, making it a virtual fifth musician.​

Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and/or blanket for comfort, allowing for a deeply meditative sonic journey amidst immersive sound and light filtered through stunning stained glass, in an atmosphere unlike any other in San Francisco.

Falsa reimagines 14th-century Sufi music as a living, contemporary sound, moving through improvisation, intensity, and stillness.

Falsa reimagines 14th-century Sufi music as a living, contemporary sound, moving through improvisation, intensity, and stillness.

Featuring: Umer Piracha, vocals; Roshni Samlal, tabla; Siddharth Ashokkumar, Carnatic violin; Tom Deis, Bass VI and harmonium; Greg Foran, drums.

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Falsa at Barzakh Café! Join us for a soulful evening of Sufi music and a backyard BBQ. 

From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., savor food and connection, followed by an intimate concert from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Let’s gather as a community, celebrate Eid, and make memories!

The Ismaili Council for the Southwestern USA invites you to an unforgettable evening with Falsa, a genre-blurring Sufi music collective rooted in the ecstatic poetry of 14th-century mystics like Amir Khusrao—the very foundation of the Qawwali tradition. Carrying this sacred lineage across centuries and cultures, Falsa crafts immersive soundscapes where spiritual longing meets transcultural improvisation.

• 8:00 PM – Networking Reception

• 8:30 PM – Falsa Concert

Rooted in Presence. 🌿
Falsa returns to @barzakh.cafe for a night of mystical music, ancient poetry, and deep listening.
📅 Sat, Dec 6 • 8 PM
📍 147 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY
🎟️ Tix in bio - see @barzakh.cafe or @falsamusic
Or visit: tinyurl.com/sufiroots
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This music doesn’t just move you - it grounds you, stirs you, and calls you to be more human ✨
#FalsaMusic #SufiMusic #BrooklynMusic #WorldMusic #BarzakhCafe
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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.

Hosted by @icare.pakistan , this one-of-a-kind fundraiser brings culture and compassion together under one roof.

📅 October 3rd | @baku_palace , Brooklyn NYC

🌿 Be moved by the soul-stirring rhythms of Falsa.
🎨 Own an original work by legendary Pakistani artist @jimmyfali .
💚 Support @moawinfoundation , transforming education for 45,000+ children in underserved communities across Pakistan.

This is not just an event- it’s a chance to change lives through the gift of education. Your ticket is more than admission; it’s an investment in hope, opportunity, and meaningful impact.

🎟️ Tickets are tax-deductible. Seats are limited. Secure yours today 👉🏼🔗tinyurl.com/sufibknyc

Step into the Sound Between Worlds. RSVP HERE
On the first breath of the week, step into a different kind of Monday - one that honors the pause between what has been and what is to come. A threshold moment, perfect for deep listening.

Join Falsa and Mehrnam Rastegari for an intimate night of transcendent, ancestral sound.

Falsa’s music draws from centuries of poetic Sufi mysticism, layered with transcultural improvisation, creating soundscapes both ancient and emergent.

Mehrnam Rastegari’s trio weaves textures from Persian classical tradition and psychedelic rock soundscapes - a shimmer of memory, briefly held then set free.

Together, these two ensembles offer more than a performance: a shared commitment to presence over spectacle, to sound as connection, and to longing as a compositional force. Both treat heritage not as nostalgia, but as fertile ground for transformation. Both dwell in restraint, repetition, and mood - inviting you to listen not for answers, but for openings.

Hosted at Sound Mind Center- Brooklyn’s sanctuary for music, healing, and conscious community-  this evening brings ancestral music into cinematic memory: a shared language of improvisation, devotion, and immersive sound.

🎟 Sliding scale $25 Early Bird - $30 GA - $35 Door
 📍 Sound Mind Center, 202b Plymouth St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (DUMBO)
 🕖 Doors at 7:00 PM | Music at 7:30 PM

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.

What does it mean to return - spiritually, culturally, humanly? Falsa's stirring Sufi music guides us into this question, while iCare Fund America's work answers it in action, creating impact for millions in Pakistan. Hosted at DC's legendary Busboys and Poets, this evening invites you into a rare fusion of art and activism - where sound becomes service, and presence becomes purpose. 
 

As featured on NPR, Falsa is a genre-blurring Sufi music collective rooted in the ecstatic poetry of 14th-century mystics like Amir Khusrao, whose verses form the foundation of the Qawwali tradition. From this sacred lineage carried across centuries and borders, Falsa creates immersive soundscapes where spiritual longing meets transcultural improvisation.  Based in New York City, the ensemble weaves Sufi vocals, Carnatic violin, tabla, harmonium, Bass VI, and drums into a deeply felt musical journey. Each performance becomes a shared ritual blending rhythm, surrender, and presence in spaces where sound becomes sanctuary.

Falsa is traveling to DC, partnering with iCare Fund America, a nonprofit fund offering smart giving to hundreds of high impact projects in Pakistan across health, education, climate change, and job creation. Over the past 15 years, iCare's work has touched the lives of millions of underprivileged Pakistanis, especially youth and women. Through this event, you can also choose to support iCare's scholarship fund for STEM education in Pakistan.

Find out more about iCare Fund America: https://www.i-care-america.org
About iCare Foundation Pakistan (country-based partner): https://www.instagram.com/icare.pakistan/

The Space for Music: FALSA – An Evening of Mystical Sufi Sound

Join us at The Space on Saturday, June 21st for an immersive night of sacred sound and shared presence with FALSA, a transcendent Sufi ensemble channeling centuries-old devotional music through contemporary improvisation.

FALSA’s sound is born of the Qawwali tradition—music rooted in longing, surrender, and the ecstatic path of love. Blending Sufi vocals, Carnatic violin, Hindustani tabla, harmonium, and jazz-inspired rhythms, their performances create more than music—they create a space. A space to listen, to feel, to reconnect with the parts of ourselves we may have forgotten.

This isn’t just a concert. It’s a journey.

In resonance with The Space’s mission—to make room for creative unfolding and deep witnessing—this evening invites you to slow down, breathe deeper, and be fully here. Whether you come to reflect, release, or simply receive, this is an offering for your whole self.

🗓 Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕰 Doors 7:30 PM | Music 8:00 PM
📍 The Space, Montclair, NJ
🎟 $20 – $55 | All ages welcome

Take up space. Let the sound carry you inward.
🎧 Listen: falsamusic.com

Join us for an evening of sacred sound and collective celebration as Falsa returns to Barzakh Café for a special Eid al-Azha performance. Rooted in South Asian devotional traditions and expanded through global improvisation, Falsa offers a soundscape where reverence, rhythm, and reflection intertwine.

Drawing from centuries-old Sufi poetry and 700 years of Qawwali lineage, the ensemble blends soaring vocals, tabla, violin, harmonium, bass, and drums into a transportive live experience. The music invites deep listening, where every note becomes a bridge between the inner world and shared presence.

🕊 Thursday, June 6
📍 Barzakh Café | 147 Utica Ave, Brooklyn
⏰ 8 PM – 9:30 PM
🎟 Intimate venue – RSVP highly recommended

Experience an evening of transcendent Sufi music as Falsa takes the stage at Symphony Space as part of the Revelry series. Led by vocalist Umer Piracha, Falsa blends 14th-century Sufi musical traditions with contemporary improvisations, creating a meditative and immersive soundscape. This performance invites audiences into a journey of deep listening and spiritual resonance, showcasing the ensemble's unique ability to bridge ancient mysticism with modern musical expression.​

Event Details:

Date & Time: April 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM​

Location: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025​

Ticket Prices: $20 - $30​ Symphony Space

Featuring contemporary arrangements of 14th Century Sufi music, Falsa transcends genre-specificity and cultural preconceptions in collaboration with a diverse array of improvisational musicians. 

Featured artists
Umer Piracha- Vocals; Roshni Samlal- Tabla; Siddharth Ashokkumar - Carnatic Violin; Tom Deis - Bass VI and Harmonium; Greg Foran- drums

Join us at Barzakh Café on March 30th for a night of transcendent Sufi music and communal joy, as we celebrate Eid with Falsa, an ensemble that bridges ancient mysticism with modern improvisation. Rooted in the 14th-century tradition of Sufi poetry and Qawwali, Falsa creates an immersive musical experience—where longing meets reunion, where devotion meets surrender.

Barzakh Café, a cultural sanctuary for artistic expression, is the perfect space to gather in reflection, rhythm, and reverence. Let the sounds of soaring vocals, hypnotic tabla, rich violin, and percussive heartbeats carry you into the spirit of Eid—one of renewal, connection, and shared humanity.

Space is intimate, and this event will fill quickly—secure your spot for an unforgettable night of music, mysticism, and celebration.

📍 Barzakh Café, Brooklyn
📅 Sunday, March 30th
🎟 Limited seating available

Includes a DJ set after.