Click above to listen to my playlist of songs of South Asian music, mostly by musicians of Indian/Pakistani descent. I’ve included a variety of genres/styles, though given the rich musical diversity of both the subcontinent and its diaspora, it’s in no way comprehensive. Read on for info about the songs on the playlist.

During quarantine, we needed a family show that would entertain and hold the attention of a 2 yr old, 6 yr old and their parents. A spin-off from Wallace and Gromit, it features the same, detailed stop-animation. Shaun the Sheep has been an utter delight.

In The Rumi Prescription: How an Ancient Mystic Poet Changed My Modern Manic Life, author and activist Melody Moezzi writes about how studying Rumi's poetry with her father helped her forge a path towards love, gratitude and self-acceptance.