In partnership with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Asia Society, and the American Anthropological Association, acclaimed musician and arts education advocate Yo-Yo Ma hosts a concert featuring music and poetry from Afghanistan and beyond. 

Sharing the stage will be Homayoun Sahki (rubab), Salar Nader (tabla), Ahmad Fanoos (vocals), Elham Fanoos (keyboards), Mehran Fanoos (violin), Hamid Habibzada (tabla), Nazira Wali (cello), and Alex and Sophie Sherzai (vocals). Featured poets include Khet Mar, Zohra Saed, and Genya Turovskaya. Special guest appearance by Chelsey Green (violin).

Support provided by the Timashev Foundation in celebration of the Festival’s return to the National Mall. For more information, visit the official Smithsonian Folklife Festival website.