Calgary, AB

Sufi singer-songwriter and acousmatic composer Shumaila Hemani has received critical acclaim for both her debut album Mannat and its standout, eco-aware composition “Perils of Heavy Rainfall.” Pulling from her South Asian roots without fear of experimenting, Hemani’s music includes chants, drones, harmonium, santur, poetry, field recordings and more. Start with “Perils..” and let yourself be immersed in her distinct sonic perspective.