PUTNEY — The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents Canadian singer-songwriter Kiran Ahluwalia at The Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Rd., on Friday, June 2, at 6 p.m.
“Cosmopolitan and distinctively Indian,” organizers say, “with roots in Sufi, Qawalli, and Punjabi Folk, Ahluwalia crafts her own contemporary originals while organically mixing with West African Blues and American Jazz.”
Ahluwalia is a two-time Juno (Canadian Grammy) winner. Her six-piece band, led by guitarist Rez Abbasi, “creates a unique sound that is ethereal, raw, urgent, and elegant at the same time,” organizers say.
Her music has garnered praise from critics worldwide, and she has collaborated with leading musicians from the Celtic and Fado worlds, as well as Malian group Tinariwen.
The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. Kids under 12 always get in for free, and a dedicated play area will be available at all shows.
Refreshments are sold onsite, including Barr Hill cocktails. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket or folding chair to enjoy the concerts.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. The show is also included in the Bandwagon Series Pass. Advance tickets are available at nextstagearts.org. For information, call 802-387-0102.