Kabir Sehgal
Kabir Sehgal is a vice president in emerging market equities at J. P. Morgan in New York. He serves as an officer in the United States Navy Reserve, served as a speechwriter on a presidential campaign, and is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the New York Times bestselling author of books including Coined, Walk in My Shoes (with Andrew Young), A Bucket of Blessings, and Jazzocracy. A Grammy-winning producer who has performed with Grammy-winning musicians as a jazz bassist, he co-founded an arts organization which merged with the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance. Sehgal is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the London School of Economics. He is a diehard Atlanta Braves fan. To learn more about the author, visit CoinedBook.com.
13 Books Written
Jazzocracy: Jazz, Democracy, and the Creation of a New American Mythology
by Kabir Sehgal
Rating: 4.3 ⭐
Sometimes a jam session includes trading fours, where each member of the band takes four measures to solo. If someone forgets to play his four, there is a flagrant void of sound. If you play one measure extra, you're not respecting the form. In the jam session of a Jazzocracy, Americans trade fours with each other. Talk and listen. In the 1950s, jazz musicians became the literal embodimen
A beautiful myth from India comes to life in this enchanting, New York Times bestselling picture book.Near a majestic mountain in a vast jungle with many mango trees, it has not rained for weeks and weeks. The village well and pond are dry. Monkey and his friends look everywhere for water, but they have no luck. And then Monkey remembers a story his mama used to tell him, a story about
A New York Times and Wall Street Journal BestsellerFrom New York Times bestselling author Kabir Sehgal, an informative, rousing, surprising history of the one thing that makes the world go ' money.The importance of money in our lives is readily apparent to everyone--rich, poor, and in between. However grudgingly, we are all aware of the power of money--how it influences ou
From the mother-son duo behind the New York Times bestselling A Bucket of Blessings comes a zany picture book about a wild ride on a tuk tuk taxi in India!This picture book brings an international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, The Wheels on the Bus, by bringing you aboard a busy three-wheeled taxi in India! Anything can happen as the tuk tuk rolls through town—from
Three siblings enjoy the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan—a celebration of the special relationship between brothers and sisters—in this vibrant reinterpretation of the classic song Frère Jacques ( Are You Sleeping ) from New York Times bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal.It’s time for the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan, the celebration of the special lifel
Fandango at the Wall: Creating Harmony Between the United States and Mexico
by Kabir Sehgal
Rating: 3.5 ⭐
Multi-Grammy-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author Kabir Sehgal examines the relationship between the US and Mexico, accompanied by music from Grammy-winning musician Arturo O'Farrill and special guests, an extended foreword from historian Douglas Brinkley, and afterword by Ambassador Andrew Young. The US-Mexican relationship has involved periods of great friendship with r
From New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and unique alphabet book celebrating the rich culture, delicious foods, and fascinating animals of India.From C for chai to Y for yoga, this fresh alphabet book takes young readers on a spirited journey to discover the people, places, lifestyles, and language of India. Lush illustrations from deb
An NCTE Notable Book in PoetryFrom New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and brightly illustrated spin on classic nursery rhymes that celebrates rich Indian culture and introduces Hindi vocabulary.Mother Goose takes a trip to India in this unique collection of nursery rhymes with a distinctly Indian flair. This little sooar (p
Count along in celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this luminous picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha and Kabir Sehgal.Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” while learning about the traditions that make Diwali a fun-filled festival! Celebrated during autumn harvest, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over
Come dance with Bhangra Baby as he learns to move to the rhythm of a popular Punjabi folk dance in this infectiously exuberant picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal!Bhangra Baby wants to dance, but Bhangra Baby needs a chance…Luckily, his family and friends are ready to show him the moves. He joins the crowd on the dance floor and le
From bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal comes an upbeat rhyming picture book counting backwards from twenty to one delicious Indian and South Asian treats.Off to the market for a tasty bite, Dada and Sona shop for tonight! From twenty ladoos to sixteen mangoes to ten butter naan to seven samosas, the market is full of endless scrumptious snacks to sample. Dada and
Bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal take readers on a bedtime journey to the Himalayan Mountains in this luminous picture book exploring the captivating sights as sunset turns to night.Good night, Himalayas! The sun begins to set over the mountain crest. Let’s go explore some sights before it’s time