In these times of almost universal division and turmoil, music that gathers people together is vital. This blending of East and West, of tradition and modernity, builds bridges. While it is deeply rooted in Islam, its appeal is universal and it presents a face (and a female one that) that is rarely if ever represented in the media. Please consider a contribution to this important project. Your support will fund the recording, mixing, and mastering of a world class sacred music album. You can pre-order the CD via the various "perks" selections on the page or just contribute a dollar amount of your choosing. www.indiegogo.com/projects/tasbih "Every rich spiritual and aesthetic tradition unfolds like a rosebud opening in due time. Today, we are witnessing the developing of an indigenously American tradition of sacred music that is deeply rooted in earlier Arabic, Persian, South Asian, and Turkish traditions. Lua Hightower's music, which I have loved and followed for almost two decades, is part of that unfolding." Dr. Omid Safi