This text is known as the "Authorization for the Use of Military Force." It is the legal justification for every covert military operation engaged in by the United States military since 9/11.

Music by Kamala Sankaram

Song Cycle for Mezzo-Soprano, Bassoon, and Piano

Music by Kamala Sankaram

A musical spell conjuring three devis to bring light.

Text by Melisa Tien (based on an interview with Dr. R. Sankaram)

Music by Kamala Sankaram

The texts in the piece come from a cross-section of average people, recalling the things that other people have said about their bodies.

This piece is based in part on "Strange Fruit" by Abel Meeropol. In particular, performers may wish to familiarize themselves with the iconic performance of the song by Billie Holiday.

Music by Kamala Sankaram

Song Cycle for Baritone, Piano, and Cello

“Call Out” is an exploration of the difficulties of finding connection online.

Music by Kamala Sankaram

This piece was inspired by both the images and process of JamesWelling's photographic series entitled "Choreograph."

Commissioned by the Tri-Centric Orchestra

Inspired by W.O. Quine's thought experiment about how language acquires meaning.