Hi Jennifer, How exciting! Sounds like a fun project.
If something 20th century appeals to you (and it always appeals to me) there's a truly wonderful set of songs by John Harbison called the Mirabai Songs which deals with the love of the Mirabai for Krishna. It's got some beautiful poetic imagery ("I have some light. I want to mingle it with yours"). However, you need a very, very good pianist, and the rhythms are not terribly easy for the singer. I personally think it's wonderful music though. Well worth the time and effort they require. I believe there are about 6 songs in the cycle. If you're interested I can go take a look at the music to give you more precise details.
Also, I'll contact my mom to see if she has a copy of a program she did many years ago for her Masters called "Faces of Love". I'm sure there'll be a number of appropriate choices in there.
Laura
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