Name: Falsa-Sufi Night
Start: 2024-11-16T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-16T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Manhattan School of Music

Falsa-Sufi Night

Union Theological Seminary

Join us for a magical evening filled with the enchanting melodies of Falsa-Sufi music under the starlit sky!

Manhattan School of Music

Falsa-Sufi NightHailing from the heart of New York City, Falsa is a vibrant ensemble of diverse improvisational musicians. Anchored in the mystic traditions of 14th-century Sufi music—akin to the elevating poetry of Rumi—the group serves up an eclectic blend of minimalist meditation, raga jazz fusion, high-energy world improvisation, and immersive ritual-communities performances featuring dancers and captivating visuals. But at its heart, Falsa is dedicated to normalizing the transcendent experience through music.The band's name, 'Falsa,' draws from a deeply personal and mystical narrative. Named after a tropical berry native to India and Pakistan, 'Falsa' represents the Sufi concept of longing for union—a theme that lead vocalist Umer has intimately experienced. After a decade-long separation from Pakistan due to intricate immigration bureaucracies, Umer's eventual return was marked by a poignant realization. Tasting the 'falsa' fruit again broke through the emotional barriers he had built and brought him face-to-face with the truth: "Home is something you cannot take with you, you have to return to it."By weaving this narrative into their music, Falsa illuminates the magical aspects of experience that aren't acquisitions but gifts. In the world of Falsa, Sufi music isn't a means to an end, but a journey towards meaning and transcendence.

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