Ganavya, a singer and transdisciplinary artist, released her latest album Daughter of a Temple in November 2024 via LEITER, the label of Nils Frahm. The album brings together spiritual jazz and South Asian devotional music, inspired by Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda. Ganavya invited an impressive group of musicians, including Esperanza Spalding, Vijay Iyer, Shabaka Hutchings, and Immanuel Wilkins.
The recordings began with a ritual in which she washed the feet of her guests with honey, turmeric, and warm water. The music developed organically, as a fusion of community spirit and spirituality. Daughter of a Temple reflects her search for connection and demonstrates that “the worlds we dream of are possible with the right dedication.” On Monday, October 20, she will perform the album at De Duif.