Kirsten Agresta Copely Finds Beauty in the Broken on “Kuruvinda”

In “Kuruvinda,” GRAMMY®-nominated harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely delivers a quietly dazzling meditation on imperfection, grief, and self-acceptance. Named after the Sanskrit word for an imperfect ruby, the single serves as the luminous heart of her forthcoming album—a shimmering testament to vulnerability’s quiet strength.

Composed in the aftermath of profound personal loss, “Kuruvinda” departs from the placid grace of Copely’s previous work Aquamarine and delves into deeper emotional terrain. The piece unfolds like a breath held and released, its hypnotic harp lines both anchoring and ascending. Without the interference of synths or artificial textures, Copely’s organic approach lets the harp speak with an unfiltered voice—one that is by turns sorrowful, resolute, and transcendent.

What elevates “Kuruvinda” beyond a simple sonic experience is the philosophical weight it carries. Copely, who has long practiced meditation and mindfulness, treats composition as a spiritual discipline here. The result is a piece that doesn’t just invite reflection—it guides it. Every note feels like a hand reaching through the dark.

Mixed by her husband and longtime collaborator Marc Copely, the track benefits from a cinematic clarity that mirrors her vast resume—from performing with Beyoncé and the London Symphony Orchestra to appearing on everything from Sex and the City soundtracks to The Tonight Show. Yet “Kuruvinda” feels like her most personal and poignant offering to date.

This is not the sound of flawlessness. It’s the sound of being fully, beautifully human.

Listen to “Kuruvinda” on Spotify here.

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