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Creative Voices of Muslim Asia - Spring 2012

Highlights from the Spring Season of Asia Society's Creative Voices of Muslim Asia, featuring musicians and other performers from Iran, Afghanistan, Indonesia and Pakistan. more

In Concert: Arif Lohar and Arooj Aftab (Complete)

Pakistan's Arif Lohar and his ensemble bring a packed house at Asia Society New York to its feet. more
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a cameo appearance in the Javanese shadow puppet performance at Asia Society New York on March 16, 2012. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Barack Obama Makes Cameo Appearance in Indonesian Puppet Show [Photos/Video]

A certain American VIP with ties to Indonesia turned up in an epic Javanese shadow puppet performance at Asia Society New York on Friday. See what he had to say by clicking the headline. more

In the Footsteps of Babur (Highlights)

Concert highlights featuring three virtuosos playing the Afghan variant on Hindustani raga. more

In the Footsteps of Babur (Complete)

Complete concert: three virtuoso musicians present the Afghan variant on Hindustani raga. more

Concert Highlights: Hossein Alizadeh and Pejman Hadadi

Excerpts from a mesmerizing performance by two masters of Persian classical music. more
Photo by Steven Purcell

Asia Society-Supported Group Kampung Halaman Receives White House Award

Kampung Halaman, an Indonesian youth media organization, receives highest honor from the White House. more

Social Media, Arts and Change in the Muslim World (Complete)

In the wake of 2011's "Arab spring," performers, scholars and journalists assess the rapid changes overtaking the Muslim world. more

Celebrating Faiz Ahmed Faiz (Complete)

Readings and performances commemorate the centennial of the multifaceted Urdu poet. more
L to R: Sameer, Sabir, Tahira Syed and Azhar Hussain at Asia Society New York on Oct. 1, 2011. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Asia Society Celebrates 100 Years of Faiz Ahmed Faiz

The great Urdu poet's life and career is commemorated before a sellout crowd at Asia Society New York. more