Asia Society Presents! Riyaaz Qawwali Performs Ghazal
VIEW EVENT DETAILSFor over 700 years, Qawwali music has entranced audiences throughout the world. Asia Society welcomes back the Riyaaz Qawwali ensemble as they apply this energetic musical form to ancient ghazal Urdu poetry. Join us for this evening rich with literary heritage and new music that speaks of love and longing.
About Riyaaz Qawwali
Riyaaz Qawwali is an ensemble that represents the unique diversity and plurality of South Asia. The ensemble’s musicians hail from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and also represent multiple religious and spiritual backgrounds. Trained in Eastern and Western classical music, the members have been professionally performing Qawwali for nearly a decade.
Lead series support of Asia Society Presents! is provided by Bank of America. Performing arts and cultural programs at Asia Society Texas Center are made possible through generous support from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, The Clayton Fund, and Mickey Rosenau & Dr. Ellen Gritz, with an additional grant from the Favrot Fund. Funding is also provided from Friends of Performing Arts & Culture at Asia Society Texas Center.
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