Shihan Kanungo
Hello there! I’m Shihan—thanks for stopping by. I live in Palo Alto, CA. I am deeply fascinated by mathematics, physics, language, and music. I play the violin, compose with my MPK Mini Plus, and have a music taste that defies genre (and occasionally logic). When I’m not actively immersed in one of these pursuits, there’s a good chance I’m sitting very still, appearing contemplative—while secretly daydreaming about my next snack. I aspire to nurture my passions and use them to make meaningful contributions to the world ... ideally with a bit of joy, curiosity, and the occasional pastry along the way.
Recent news: Jazz. Abdullah Ibrahim, eminent South African jazz pianist, died on Monday in Prien am Chiemsee, a town south of Munich. He was 91. His elegant, meditative style mingled the sounds of his native Cape Town with musical traditions from around the world, making him an admired ambassador of the anti-apartheid movement.
Currently reading: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, and The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.
Recent Movies: The Sheep Detectives (d. Kyle Balda), and The Hurt Locker (d. Kathryn Bigelow)
Current Music Recs: We Stay Ugly 'Til The Pretty Decays by Mara Calder (Spotify), and Remain In Light by Angelique Kidjo. Also, these playlists, with one song each from my favorite albums from 2025: pop and jazz.
Song of the day (Tue Jun 16)
