Welcome the Stranger combines the talents of sacred and secular artists from both Muslim and Sikh traditions in a musical response to hate crimes. Featuring the passionate vocals of Kiran Ahluwalia (from India) and inspired songwriting of Souad Massi (Algeria), combined with traditional Sikh temple singers Bhai Kabal Singh and the colorful whirling dervish Yasser Darwish (Egypt), this eclectic celebration illuminates a diverse world of artistic freedom, creativity, and tolerance.