Umer Piracha (Falsa) – Past Concerts
Raised in the Sufi city of Multan, Pakistan, Umer Piracha was classically trained in voice from the age of four. Today, based in New York City, his contemporary arrangements of 14th-century Sufi music captivate audiences from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to NPR broadcasts. Collaborating with a diverse range of improvisational musicians, Umer transcends cultural boundaries and genre norms to craft performances that invite meditation, conversation, and transcendence.
Performing under the moniker "Falsa," he crafts musical experiences that span the spectrum from minimalist meditative to raga jazz fusion, and from high-energy world improvisation to more immersive, ritual-communitas oriented performances with dancers and stunning visuals. At its core, Falsa seeks to normalize the transcendent experience inherent in music.
Groupmuse: Mystical Sufi Vocal Soundscapes in Harlem
This 45-minute program features a blend of traditional Sufi music and contemporary sound healing practices. Umer Piracha, a renowned Sufi v…
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