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Penn Masala is an American a cappella group. It is the world's first[1][2] and premier[3][4] Hindi a cappella group.[5] Formed in 1996 by students at theUniversity of Pennsylvania, Penn Masala’s music has been influenced by the Eastern and Western cultures that represent the group’s membership. The group was featured on the soundtrack of American Desi,[6] and has released eight full-length albums: Awaaz, 11 PM, Soundcheck, The Brown Album,Pehchaan, On Detours, Panoramic, Kaavish, and the compilation album Out of Stock.
Penn Masala performs around the world, with much of their traveling done in the United States; the group performs at numerous universities and events across the world, spanning cities from Kolkata to London toMontreal and San Francisco.[8]
In 1998, soon after the release of Awaaz, Penn Masala went on its first international tour to the United Kingdom, hitting the airwaves and performing all across the United Kingdom. The group gave two particularly noteworthy concerts in New York City: once in 2000 at the Zee Gold Bollywood Awards in the Nassau Coliseum, and again in 2002 at the Bollywood Music Awards in the Hammerstein Ballroom.
1. Fix You / Ishq Bina - Penn Masala
2. Heartless/ Kabhi Kabhi Aditi - Penn Masala
3. She Will Be Loved / O Re Piya - PennMasala
4. Viva La Vida / Jashn-e-Bahara - Penn Masala
5. Without You / Teri Jhuki Nazar - Penn Masala
6. Without You / Teri Jhuki Nazar - Penn Masala
7. Penn Masala - Aadat Apologize
