Festival Without Borders LLC

Festival Without Borders is a multidisciplinary arts company dedicated to transcending cultural, spiritual, and artistic boundaries. Led by artist and vocalist Umer Piracha, the company unites his innovative projects to create transformative experiences that connect audiences across cultures and genres.

Umer Piracha (Flagship): Blending his rich Sufi vocal heritage with global musical traditions like West African guitar, Arabic maqam, and Raga Jazz fusion, Umer creates music that is both deeply rooted in tradition and refreshingly contemporary. His work embodies the essence of world music by weaving diverse cultural threads into a harmonious tapestry.

Falsa: A New York-based ensemble led by Umer, Falsa reinterprets 14th-century Sufi music through contemporary arrangements, merging improvisation, jazz, and global sounds. By bridging centuries and cultures, Falsa offers audiences an authentic yet innovative experience of Sufi music, resonating with WOMEX's celebration of musical diversity.

Resonance of Grace: Offering unique sound healing motifs crafted from a blend of ancient spiritual chants and Sufi vocal practice with modern therapeutic techniques. This project emphasizes the universal language of music as a means of healing and connection, aligning with WOMEX's focus on cultural exchange and the transformative power of music.

Hidden Spore: An experimental project unveiling nature's hidden symphonies by integrating natural recordings from plants and fungi with electronic elements and vocals. While primarily electronic, Hidden Spore reflects a deep engagement with natural sounds and global sonic landscapes.

At its core, Festival Without Borders creates artistic experiences that break boundaries and foster deep connections. By uniting traditional and contemporary sounds from around the world, the company embodies the spirit of WOMEX in promoting global music, cultural diversity, and mutual understanding.