USA - Nawal ~ Voice of the Comoros began her North American tour with performances at the Chicago World Music Festival and will continue to tour through October. Between traditional and contemporary, Nawal’s music weaves a rich dialog of cultures, a reflection of the diverse character of life in her native islands. Indo-Arabian-Persian music meets Bantu polyphonies, Sufi chants and the syncopated rhythms of the Indian Ocean. An acoustic roots-based fusion, her music is rhythmically compelling and beautifully lyrical.

Tour Dates:

1 October: Small World Festival - TORONTO, CANADA

2 October: Sanctuary for Independent Media - Troy, NEW YORK

4 October: Satalla - NYC, NEW YORK

5 October: Penn State University - State College, PENNSYLVANIA

6-7 October: Ohio University - Athens, OHIO

8-9 October: Shakori Hills Grass Roots Festival - Pittsboro, NORTH CAROLINA

15 October: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA

16 October: Temple Bar - Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

19 October: Open Secret - San Rafael, CALIFORNIA

20 October: Mobius - Ashland, OREGON

22 October: Cozmic Events - Eugene, OREGON

23 October: CenterStage - Spokane, WASHINGTON

24 October: Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art - Olympia, WASHINGTON

26 October: Ashkenaz - Berkeley, CALIFORNIA