Lal Meri takes its name from an ancient Sufi folk song, part of a mystical tradition that helped to expand the reach of Islam around the world in centuries past. Ecstatic, transcendental Sufi art ...

Lal Meri features Nancy Kaye, Ireesh Lal and Carmen Rizzo. Their new CD explains the phrase, which in Hindi inspires people to smile through the best and worst of times. That is evident in their music ...

March 4, 2009 • Lal Meri features three L.A.-based musicians with very different backgrounds. Their cultural ancestries span much of the globe, and they've made careers in genres ranging from soul and ...

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