Nazranah, 35th Parallel November 20, 2005

Tanya Mohammad Jacobs reinvents traditional Urdu love songs, surrounding her soaring vocals with the hip urban sound of her band Nazranah. Electric guitar, bass and tabla create a vibrant source of energy. 35th Parallel draws its name from the latitude that runs through India, the Middle East and Mediterranean. Tabla and oud fuse tradition with improvisation in this border-crossing blend.