Kashish Attraction

Kashish Attraction

2001
Color photograph of a female performer on stage, captured mid-performance with both arms raised in an expressive gesture. She is wearing a sleeveless, patterned outfit with bangles on her wrists. A microphone is positioned above her, and a guitarist is visible in the background. The stage lighting is warm and focused, emphasizing movement and musical energy.
Kiran Ahluwalia
8 tracks 50m
Kiran Ahluwalia released her 2001 debut Kashish Attraction, fusing ghazal with contemporary arrangements and Urdu poetry over Hindustani ragas.
8 tracks • 50m
# Title
1
6:56
2
9:02
3
4:58
4
6:30
4:07
7:25
3:56
8:03
8 tracks Total: 50m

About Kashish Attraction

Kashish Attraction is a studio album by Canadian-Indian vocalist and composer Kiran Ahluwalia. Released in 2001 under her independent label Kiran Music, the album marked her debut as a recording artist in the ghazal and semi-classical fusion genre. The work blends North Indian classical traditions with contemporary arrangements, featuring Ahluwalia’s vocals accompanied by instrumental ensembles.

The album comprises eight tracks, including Vada, Awara, Koka, Yaar, Sau rang, Koi tanhai, Rut sawan di, and Shaam-e-gham. Ahluwalia composed the music and wrote the lyrics for all songs, drawing from Urdu poetry and Hindustani raga structures. The production incorporates acoustic instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and guitar, alongside subtle electronic textures.

Kiran Music distributed the album in CD format, with the official release event occurring in 2001. Critical reception at the time noted Ahluwalia’s vocal control and the album’s cross-cultural appeal, though specific sales figures or chart performances remain undocumented. The recording established her as a distinct voice in the diasporic Indian music scene, preceding her later collaborations with international artists.

Limited public documentation exists regarding the album’s recording sessions, session musicians, or alternate editions. The tracklist and release year derive from primary label sources, while additional production details are not verified in available archives.

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Record Label

Catalog Number: KM-2001