ISMAILI ART AND MUSIC

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:09 am

Saaqi-yi Ba Wafa Manam - Samo Group - Tajikistan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxYRlUKCwWM

Published on May 23, 2016
Lyrics by Shams Tabriz

Saaqi-yi ba wafa manam dam hame dam Aly Aly
Sufi-yi ba safa manam dam hame dam Aly Aly.. ..1

Aashiq-i murtaza manam dam hame dam Aly Aly
Mutrib-e khushnava manam dam hame dam Aly Aly.. ..2

Aadam ba safa tu-i, yusuf-i maah-laka tu-i
Khidr-i rahi Khuda tu’i dam hame dam Aly Aly.. ..3

Shah-i shariyatam tu-i Pir-i tariqatam tu-i
Haqq ba haqiqatam tu-i dam hame dam Aly Aly.. ..4

Ham dame Sayyid al-bashar raaj-i shams al-qamar
Baab-i shabeeru ham shabar dam hame dam Aly Aly.. ..5

Sayyid-i sarvar-i karam gooft ba-tu ibn-i am
Lahmak lahmi dammak dammi dam hame dam Aly Aly.. ..6

Aayaah-i innama barat, taaj-i la fata sarat
Shams-i Ghulaam-i Kambarat dam hame dam Aly Aly.. ..7

I am the trusted cup-bearer: With every breath Aly Aly
I am a Sufi, pure at heart: With every breath Aly Aly

For Aly, dear to God, I burn with love: With every breath Aly Aly
I am swept with secret melody: With every breath Aly Aly

You are Adam in his innocence, Yusuf in his loveliness,
You are the guide of Khidr on the Way: With every breath Aly Aly

You are the Law’s high lord, you are the Master of the Path, you are the truth within the Truth: With every breath Aly Aly

Lord of men in every breath, exalted over moon and sun, Father of Hasan and Husayn: With every breath Aly Aly

To you, the noble Prophet said, You are my uncle’s son, Your flesh is my flesh, your blood is my blood. With every breath Aly Aly

Sign and scripture mantle you, Robed and crowned invincibly. I am Shams Ghulam-i Kambarat, With my every breath Aly Aly

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:10 pm

Breathing Light - Ismaili Community Ensemble at IROC Sheffield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GWZue-hCrc

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:55 pm

Zaib's Arts and Crafts

My mission is to promote and revive the fading cultural heritage of Gilgit Baltistan, To collect the antique embroideries, and cultural pieces of Gilgit Baltistan. Represent cultural shows in international forums and represent Pakistan and specially Gilgit Baltistan. I meet the needle artists and artisans in Gilgit Baltistan specially in Ghizer and encourage them to make and preserve the old traditional embroidery, knitting crochet Qalami, zardozi and iraghi embroidery.

https://www.facebook.com/Zaibs-Arts-and ... a30XC-PpjM

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:30 pm

Sahib Nazar: Afghan Ismaili Artist from Atlanta

https://www.facebook.com/NazarOfficialPage

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Hunain Lakhani Unpluged – Nizari Ismaili Orchestra Karachi

https://www.facebook.com/hunain.lakhani.3

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:13 pm

Musicians from Gilgit, Hunza & Chitral enthrall audience

http://epaper.pakobserver.net/2018/01/15?page=9

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 5:15 pm

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar Ali Guyam Ali Juyam Live

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqZiyOz ... e=youtu.be

Ba ruz o shab man-e shaida
Ali Guyam, Ali Joyam
Ba bagh o gulshan-o sahra
Ali Guyam, Ali Joyam

Day and night in my intoxicated heart
I call Ali, I seek Ali
In the orchard, rose gardens and desert
I call Ali, I seek Ali

Ali ruh o ravan-i man
Ali aram-i jan-i man
Ali zikr-i zaban-i man
Ali Guyam, Ali Joyam

Ali is my soul and life
Ali is the repose of my heart
At every moment my tongue recites Ali
I call Ali, I seek Ali

Ali Sultan-i mulk-i jan
Ali Shahan-Shah-i khuban
Ali Aineh-ye yazdan
Ali Guyam, Ali Joyam …3

Ali is the ruler of the kingdom of the soul
Ali is the emperor of the good
Ali is the mirror of god
I call Ali, I seek Ali

Ali haydar Ali Safdar
Ali munis Ali dilbar
Ali bud yar-e paigambar
Ali Guyam, Ali Joyam …5

Ali the brave, Ali the hero
Ali the companion, Ali the beloved
Ali the friend of the prophet
I call Ali, I seek Ali

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 1:09 pm

The community marching to the beat of its tradition

For generations, Ismaili Muslims have not only been enrolling their children in Scouts and Guides, but have also been making sure they become part of a band.

The trill of bagpipes pierces the air, and Hasnabad ground in Mazgaon comes alive. The ground hosted an all-India competition of 14 Scouts and Guides bands from Mumbai, Secunderabad, Surat, Hyderabad and Pune, all hailing from the Ismaili Muslim community, on Thursday.

But for these 14, the stage — set against the picturesque backdrop of the mausoleum of the 46th Imam of Ismaili Muslims, Aga Khan I Hasan Ali Shah — was more personal, the opportunity a fulfilment of a timehonoured tradition.

The members come from a long line of Scouts and Guides band performers. This practice ensures that children learn discipline, teamwork and leadership skills at an early age, says Nabil Virani, 28, leader of Aga Khan Baug band from Versova. It is also in line with the community’s spirit of volunteerism.

Virani’s band of 17 is much sought after — it has performed at Mumbai Police’s as well as school functions.

Zeenat Lakhani, chairperson of Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for India, says the aim is “to look beyond themselves and work for others.”

Laila Sabuwala, a ‘cub mistress’ (who organises a pack of Cub Scouts), says every Ismaili family enrols at least one member in Scouts and Guides, and thereafter, a band.

Nancy Lakhani, 15, from Surat, who has been playing the chanter for over a year, says she joined the Guides at the age of five. “I have learnt to be of service to the community.”

The bands played nine instruments — flute, chanter, trumpet, bagpipe, bugle, side drums, tenor drums, bass drums and cymbals — to the tunes of Jolly Good Fellow, White Horse, Slow March, India Gate, Rajasthani and Mexican music.

More...
https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mum ... 932704.cms

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:19 pm

https://soundcloud.com/voicesofwillowda ... n-ala-noor

Voices of Willowdale (Khairunissa Gangani, Munira Premji, Karim Dayani & Salim Nensi) humbly present "Noorun 'ala Noor - Light upon Light ..."

We share this zikr recording with the Jamat worldwide with the hope that it brings you joy and peace.

This is our humble expression of gratitude for our beloved Hazar Imam, for His unconditional and boundless love, His 60 years of tireless efforts in the service of humanity and for being a shining beacon of hope for the world

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Track 1 - Allahu Mawlana Ali (1)
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Track 2 - Ya Karim Ya Rahim
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Track 3 - Ali Guyam Ali Juyam
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Track 4 - Allahu Mawlana Ali (2)
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Track 5 - Salwaat bar Muhammad
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Track 6 - Ali Ali , Ali Mawla
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Track 7 - Allahu Mawlana Ali (3)
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Track 8 - Pyaasa Tere Deedar ka
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Track 9 - Ya Aale Nabi, Aulaade Ali
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Track 10 - Allahu Mawlana Ali (4)
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Track 11 - Allahu Akbar SubhanAllah
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Track 12 - Dam Hama Dam Ali Ali
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Track 13 - Allahu Mawlana Ali (5)
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kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Jul 14, 2018 2:24 pm

One Jamat - Jishan Ali Thobani ft. Ismaili Artists Around The World

VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPaPfdQKQV0

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:31 am

Calligraphy by Kanza Kajani
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON AUGUST 9, 2018

She is 14 years old, O’level 9th standard student. Kanza loves to sing, write poems and stories.

More....
ismailimail.blog/2018/08/09/calligraphy-by-kanza-kajani/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:24 pm

Two Ismaili singers making waves in Pakistan: Natasha Baig and Asfar Hussain have made it big!

BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON AUGUST 11, 2018
Native of Karachi, both singers hail from Gilgit-Baltistan. Ismailimail has introduced Natasha Baig and Asfar Hussain in the past. The two exceptionally talented singers with unique voice quality, are participating in Coke Studio and Pepsi Battle of the Bands – two of the most popular music shows of Pakistan currently on the airwaves. Natasha Baig has been seen singing with legendary qawwal Fareed Ayaz, Abu Muhammad. Asfar Hussain has sung his original and popular song Raaz-e Fitna (penned by Ismaili poet).

Follow the two shows to experience the music of Pakistan, and these two young artist’s journey.

Bayaan | Yeh Watan | Episode 5 | Pepsi Battle of the Bands | Season 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... eetnXKt-YY

Shikwa/Jawab-e-Shikwa, Coke Studio Season 11, Episode 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... rCek73_e_M

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 1:49 pm

Poem by Hina Zamir Noori: “The One”
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON AUGUST 16, 2018

“The One”

“You; are, You were, and will be, The Creator
Made the whole universe, The Mighty, The Greater
You’re the Source of everything,
The Song-that each particle sing.
I feel and feel You everywhere
Like the atoms in the air
Your existence has no history
Crystal Clear, yet a mystery
The clues that shows ways to reach you
But staying still was the path I knew
You talk to us every second
We are deaf but this is not the end
You show us Yourself daily
We’re blind,see You barely
It seems to be difficult yet simple
After all ! coincidences are not accidental
You are within me and I belong to You
Let my Heart open…
I want to see You
I want to feel You
I want to Love You”

— Hina Zamir Noori

Hina is from Madaklasht Chitral, Pakistan. She is a research scholor studying M.phil Biotechnology at University Of Peshawar, Pakistan.

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Nai Syrian Children's Choir Premiere Hussein Janmohamed‘s Rise Children, Rise to Peace

In 2016, a Canadian choir was formed to provide free music education to recently arrived refugee children from Syria. A mere two years later, the Nai Syrian Children's Choir was invited to sing during Classical Movements' 8th annual Serenade! Choral Festival "Mandela at 100: Songs of Hope, Justice & Unity" grand finale.

However, Nai was unable to travel to the United States.

Instead, a special recording was made of these tender-aged children performing two songs, including the world premiere of “Rise Children, Rise to Peace,” composed by Hussein Janmohamed as part of Classical Movements’ Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program.

Conductor – Hussein Janmohamed
Cellist – Kirk Starkey
Bouzouki – Esmaeel Abofakher
Pianist – Miguel Brito
Percussionist – Adham AlKuntar
Violinist – Salam Khorshid

This performance video has been possible thanks to the generosity of...
Aaron Jensen and Countermeasure (Videography and Workshop)
Al Green Theatre of the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (Venue Space)
Toronto Pearson Airport (Costumes)

Nai Syrian Children’s Choir is a CultureLink program funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation: www.naikids.com

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... EvGl6p4v1I

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:02 pm

Poem Jibran Sharif: To The People Of Earth
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON AUGUST 21, 2018
To The People Of Earth

O people of the earth why don’t you see
The world around you, the mountain, the sea
The hills stand still, the trees that grows
The land that moves, river that flows
A systematic order, a universe with balance
It’s the power of the Lord of Earth and Heavens

Can’t you remember the promise you made
It’s a world of illusion, one day it’ll fade
No material is of use, everything’s fake
The useful will be only the good deeds you make
You will then return to your Lord, your Creator
From Whom no one’s match, and no one’s greater

Wake up early, before the sun, and pray
Emit positive energy, every night, every day
When the dead are asleep, pray, in the night
With satan and your will, fight, fight and fight
With them you will only get astray
See His Signs, listen to Him, then you’ll find a way

How can you be lost in the world of illusion
How can you follow the people of intrusion
The pleasure, the wealth, everything’s fake here
Imitate these infidels, you won’t find way back there
Even if for one second, you realize you’re lost
Come back, He’ll accept you, He is very just

I was a wrongdoer, lost, just like you
He accepted me still, you come back too
You will feel nothing but joy and peace
What you’ve been missing, you’ll gain, at ease
You’ve been reminded by a person named Jabir
Don’t be like one which “The Book” refers “Kafir”

Jibran Sharif is from Lone Chitral, Pakistan. He writes with his pen name “Jabir”. He is a writer and poet studying sociology at the University of Peshawar. In this poem, Jibran has written a poetry on the signs of God and The truth. His poetry is based on the knowledge of Quran. Each one of his words represent meaning and philosophy of the Quranic knowledge.

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Thu Aug 23, 2018 2:42 pm

'Sound Diaries’ explores authentic, natural sounds of Pakistan

Excerpt:

But while that may not be an unexplored territory, a new project called Sound Diaries attempts to do the same in a better and more unique manner. Karim Barolia, a self-proclaimed environmental musician who has been working in the audio production for several years, and Aamish Hussain, an accountant by profession and an avid traveller, collaborated to initiate Sound Diaries.

Speaking with The Express Tribune, Barolia shared he met Hussain last year, and they decided to combine their knowledge of sound and travel for a project that later came to be known as Sound Diaries. “Aamish wanted to travel to different areas and highlight the music of different regions so he brought me in. Vlogs with musicians and all are very common these days. Therefore, I felt just recording their music was quite ordinary. We wanted to make it unique. And we decided that we wanted to highlight sounds of Pakistan, not just go and record musicians performing,” he said.

More...

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1777629/4- ... -pakistan/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:56 pm

Dama Dam Mast Qalander, Zainab Baloch LIVE

A once in a lifetime opportunity to be selected to perform in front of EIGHT members of His Highness Aga Khan's family (Prince Amyn Aga Khan, Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa and their 2 kids: Prince Sinan and Prince Irfan. Princess Zahra was accompanied by her 2 kids, Prince Ilyan and Princess Sarah); and thousands of people from the global Jamat! I was deeply humbled and beyond honored to represent the USA before them, though honestly, in my heart it felt like I was representing ONE (global) Jamat. It was a moment that will stay with me FOREVER. Hearing my fathers name in the intro video, allowed me to pay homage to him in a way I could’ve never imagined. Seeing familiar faces from the Florida Jamat, and a past life in Dubai warmed my heart. Just watching everyone’s faces with huge smiles, clapping, cheering, dancing together as ONE displayed the power of music itself. In that brief moment, no matter who we were, where we were from, what language we spoke....NOTHING mattered. Thank you to all who have been there throughout my journey.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... aA6uB3gyzs

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:39 pm

Watch Mohamed Assani on The Harpreet Singh Show

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUiH46m2glY

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Zikr Band - Painting by Nizar MacNojia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... qXVzIQPAPs

Zikr Band - Members (from the right):

Kamal Haji : Band Lead, Keys, Melodica and additonal vocals

Zubair Feroz Bhimani : Drums – hails from Kutchh, India, and is known as Z-bear, for his crazy energy.

Firuz Shukrikhudov – Bass – is from Tajikistan, where he performed on TV and enjoyed the reputation of being a pop star

Saif Sattani – Lead Vocalist – has roots in Mumbai, India, and is a gifted singer. His most notable project was representing the USA jamat at the homage ceremony in Aiglemont, France on July 11, 2017.

Najeeb Jan – Rubab and Bansuri – is a respected musician from Hunza, Northern Pakistan

Painting By: Nizar MacNojia

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:04 pm

Natasha Baig

There are very few voices that are a combination of force and subtlety - Natasha Baig.....

There are very few voices that are a combination of force and subtlety - Natasha Baig has that voice. Hailing from the scenic valley of Hunza, Baig was an athlete, playing under-19 cricket as an off-spin bowler in district matches. Unable to pursue her passion for sports, Baig turned her attention to music. “I started singing when I was about to leave cricket. I played my final under-19 representing Karachi in 2010 and I used to entertain my team mates by singing songs and used to make them sing along. Even in my childhood when my singing ability was undiscovered, people used to compliment my voice but I never paid attention, until I left sports and was left with nothing but music,” shares Baig.

More...

https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/you ... tasha-baig

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 1:49 pm

Afraaz Mulji
Published on Feb 1, 2017
An improvisation on piano based on "Malaika" a popular Tanzanian song.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... TFOyc9MaNw

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:06 pm

Huse Madhavji

Actor & Performer

Huse Madhavji is best known for his roles on HBO Canada’s “Call Me Fitz” and CTV’s hit hospital drama “Saving Hope”. Prior to that, Huse was the face of Star! (now E! Canada) where he sat down with some of the worlds most familiar faces. He now lives in LA, working the stand-up/improv circuit while touring the U.S. as a vocalist for “Stories: Our American Journey”, telling the Ismaili Muslim story in America.

More...
https://www.reelworld.ca/huse-madhavji

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:09 pm

SPOTLIGHT: WILL DONKEY RULE?

It was already 10 ‘o’ clock at night by the time I wrapped up my conversation with Aziz Jindani. More than three hours had gone by and we both ended up missing appointments. Jindani’s personal journey, and his reasons to get into filmmaking, had ended up being far more involving than most motion pictures.

Jindani is the director, producer and writer of The Donkey King (DK) — an animated film whose premise is literally encapsulated in the title (a ‘donkey’ becomes ‘king’). Unlike other filmmakers (or maybe like every other Pakistani filmmaker), Jindani knows little about the technicalities of screenwriting, or direction. Things just came together like he envisioned, he tells me. It’s probably because he has a very talented director of animation, he adds later.

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https://www.dawn.com/news/1437379/spotl ... onkey-rule

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:18 pm

Afraaz Mulji (19) is a passionate musician and curator, also known as Maestro Mi. After learning across Tanzania, India and Canada, he has played at various world renown venues such as the Roy Thompson Hall and Notre Dam. Vijana FM asked Afraaz five questions.

Five questions with Afraaz Mulji

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http://www.vijana.fm/2018/10/11/five-qu ... aaz-mulji/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:34 am

The next generation of inspirational musicians

Two young Ismaili musicians have been making waves on Pakistan's pop music scene, excelling on the most coveted and respected music platforms in the country. Natasha Baig's soulful voice has made a mark on Coke Studio Season 11 while Asfar Hussain's band won this year's Pepsi Battle of the Bands.

More...
https://the.ismaili/new-musicians-excel-pakistan

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I get chills when people say I’m a mini Abida Parveen: Natasha Baig

“Oh my God! You’re a different animal on stage!” exclaimed Ali Hamza, according to Natasha Baig, when he saw a clip of one of her concerts, moments before he and co-producer Zohaib Kazi told her she had been selected for the current season of Coke Studio.

Standing at only 5’1” the singer is a petite person with a big voice. She seems somewhat meek and demure in person, but when she stands in front of a microphone she is completely transformed — every look, gesture, expression perfectly synchronised with her powerhouse vocals, she owns her performance and the audience. And she appears tall, very tall.

After years of struggling, Natasha Baig finally got her big break. She opened the season of the popular music show with a collaboration with Farid Ayaz and Abu Muhammad Qawwal on an improvised version of Allama Iqbal’s Shikwa — she was doing the Shikwa part and she held her own against what is arguably Pakistan’s preeminent qawwal group.

More...
https://images.dawn.com/news/1181009

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Mohamed Assani- Drishti Awards 2018
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON OCTOBER 30, 2018

This year’s Drishti Awards gala was held on Friday October 26, 2018 in Surrey, British Columbia. Mohamed Assani was awarded Drishti Awards for ‘Innovation in Arts’ for his years of innovative body of work and enduring contribution to Arts.

Mohamed shared this joyous news with his fans and well wishers on his FB page

“Happy and honoured to receive the Drishti Award for ‘Innovation in Arts’ on Friday. I am very grateful to a community around me who offers so much support and encouragement. Thanks to the whole Drishti Awards team and Nawal Tandon Sahab.”

Video:
https://www.facebook.com/assani1/videos ... 128226808/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed Nov 07, 2018 5:28 pm

“Explorations of the Absurd” by Afraaz Mulji
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The highest attainment this album seeks to inspire, is the ultimate liberation and enlightenment that occurs when you simply “let go”. When you Abandon all attachments and then simply exist in a sacred space. A space which provides total freedom and safety for the experiments and explorations I undertook. I hope the music allows you to find and exist in this safe space. A space of Infinite possibilities.

“Explorations of the Absurd: Proceed with Gusto, Panache, Abandon.” is an Album which seeks to articulate a beautiful, strange, wilful reality which is the product of Mulji’s imagination. The album is not totally a work of fiction however, it seeks to express a perspective of wonder generated from the pursuit of artistic endeavour which derives from the sheer joy of living a life of constant search and pursuing spiritual freedom.

Afraaz is gearing up for a workshop titled ” The Art of Improving and Creative Freethinking” that he will conduct for Dar-es-Salaam Jamat in November of 2018. This initiative is supported by ITREB and IYSC. He will also be guest speaking at University of Dar-es-Salaam on November 15, 2018 on the topic of “How to listen: Bearing witness to the struggles of the Human condition”

Follow him on his Youtube channel here
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8gVG ... SRMI4bBxnA

Read more about Afraaz here
/ismailimail.blog/2018/08/12/afraaz-mulji-a-young-prodigy-with-a-passion-for-uniting-people-through-music/

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kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:08 pm

Hussein Janmohamed - Choral Music: The Road to Harmony and Peace

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0q0buX ... rce=Direct

Hussein Janmohamed is a dynamic choral conductor, composer and community music educator. He has performed with some of Canada's finest choirs including Chor Leoni Men's Choir, Laudate Singers, and the National Youth Choir of Canada. Hussein is recognized as a leader in choral music for community building, cultural development and inspirational leadership. He is the co-founder of the Vancouver & Canadian Ismaili Muslim Youth Choirs. He has conducted choirs for audiences across Canada and in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan and Governor General Adrienne Clarkson. Hussein's choral compositions, which have been premiered by eminent choirs, reflect a diversity of expression inspired by the Muslim world.

November 5th, 2011. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Filmed by Craig Ross: Video edited by David Ng

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kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:58 am

REATIVE BREAKTHROUGH Episode 08: Outsourced's Rizwan Manji - Persistence Pays Off

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISCGofPCtH0

Rizwan Manji is best known for playing Rajiv, the hysterically officious, scheming assistant manager of a call center in the NBC comedy OUTSOURCED, part of the network’s prestigious Thursday night comedy lineup. This groundbreaking TV show was the first American sitcom to be based in India and feature a predominantly Indian cast. Rizwan has also appeared on many popular TV shows including GLEE, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, ANOTHER PERIOD, WITHOUT A TRACE, 24, NCIS, BONES, PRIVIL EGED, and BETTER OFF TED. Other memorable credits include THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, THE DICTATOR, TRANSFORMERS, and the critically acclaimed film PATERSON. Currently, Rizwan can be seen on the Pop TV sitcom SCHITT’S CREEK, SyFy’s THE MAGICIANS, USA’s MR. ROBOT and ROB RIGGLE’S SKI MASTER ACADEMY.

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:02 pm

Chehra Tera (Official Audio) - Zaheed Damani feat. Anar Hussainaly (Prod. Alykhan Surani)

NEW MUSIC! Really excited to share a new collaboration with you, "Chehra Tera" - my first full track in Hindi! The journey for this song began many months ago to express that which cannot always be said in words.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e5eHnqb0xs

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Ali Maula - Kurbaan | Salim Sulaiman Live | Jubilee Concert Mumbai

This is the live version of one of our most special songs ‘Ali Maula’ from the film ‘Kurbaan’, that we performed at the Jubilee Concert held in Mumbai on the 3rd of March, 2018. Also featuring Raj Pandit, Sattar Khan, Vipul Mehta & Nobovar.

Music: Salim - Sulaiman
Lyrics: Irfan Siddiqui
Singers: Salim Merchant, Vipul Mehta, Raj Pandit, Sattar Khan, Nobovar (Tajikistan)
Mixed & Mastered by: Aftab Khan at Blue Productions

The ‘Salim - Sulaiman Live’ Band :
Sulaiman Merchant - Zen Drum
Drums - Darshan Doshi
Bass - Rushad Mistry
Keys - Jarvis Menezes
Guitars - Nyzel D’lima
Flute - Pankaj Nath
Indian Percussion - Aslam Dafrani
Sound Engineers - Aftab Khan (F.O.H), Samir Kripalani (Monitors)
Lighting Engineer - Sohail Mansuri
Visual Engineer - Nirav Thakar, Christopher D’souza
Live Recording Supervisor - Abhishek Ghatak

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w83EIcjjlg

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 5:48 pm

Nimet Kanji

Biography

Nimet was born in Nairobi, Kenya and began acting on stage with the local theatre company. She emigrated to Vancouver, Canada in 1989 where she continued to work on stage. She began her career in film and TV in 2001 and has had the pleasure of working with Edward James Olmos (Battlestar Galactica), Kevin Sorbo (Paradox), and John Cusack (Martian Child).

Awarded 'The Peoples Choice Award' for her theatrical performance in the one woman show 'The Yellow Wallpaper'.
Sterling Award nomination for Best Ensemble Cast in Heather Raffo's "9 Parts of Desire " (Stage). [2017]
Jessie Award nomination for Best Actor in Anusree Roy's "Sultans of the Street " (Stage). [2017]

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kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:15 pm

Asma Menon :

"Defining my art would be like putting it in a box

Interview:

http://www.indereunion.net/actu/asma/interAsma.htm

*****
Moonlight Baby Paperback – October 30, 2018
by Asma Menon (Author)

When you read Asma’s Moonlight Baby, you have a connection with each story in more ways than one.

You become a character in the story. But in various levels. In one you’re the protagonist. In the other, the underdog. In some, the bystander. Albeit innocent.

https://www.amazon.com/Moonlight-Baby-A ... 402&sr=1-1

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:45 pm

Walid Ehssan – HEARTist: Bonne Anniversaire Hazar Imam
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON DECEMBER 9, 2018
Bonne Anniversaire Mawlana Hazir Imam

I saw a little flower blossoming in the harsh winter and it was as if I saw You
I saw a piece of glass in the sun, twinkling like the brightest star and I thought of You
I felt a gentle breeze over my face and I felt You
Thank you for being ever present

Written Fami Faani

Thanks Samira Sultani Fawad Saadat Ehssan Fawad

Thank you Hussein Janmohamed and all the Ismaili musicians from around the world for such a Soulful music

Video:

https://www.facebook.com/WEHEARTist/vid ... 864487747/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:56 pm

Song: Arezo Deedar

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf1GwKh20-I

Lyrics:

Diamond jubilee has ended and regrets have risen from depth of my soul

Deedar didn’t take place in Afghanistan, for which my heart whines

O Master of righteous; Come once to the Afghan land

So lovers may rise in ecstasy of your rejoining as rosaries

Diamond jubilee has ended and regrets have risen from depth of my soul

Neither you come in Golden jubilee nor in Diamond jubilee

Souls of your lovers are in an enduring pain and burning

Deedar didn’t take place in Afghanistan, for which my heart whines

We are still impatiently waiting for your rejoining

Pleasant the day, when words of the despair disappears

Diamond jubilee has ended and regrets have risen from depth of my soul

Deedar didn’t take place in Afghanistan, for which my heart whines

Singers: Najib shirzad & freshta sakhizada Compose: Najib shirzad Lyrcs :Ruknuddin Erfani Music: Wasi faramarz Directed: Behzad Ahmadi Edit : Dawood raziqi