An Indian classical sitar performer with an ear for other genres will be performing at the upcoming Music Fest Vancouver’s 11th season.
Burnaby resident Mohamed Assani will have an authentic raga performance on Aug. 13 in Christ Cathedral Church at noon.
“This is my first performance at MusicFest,” he said. “I was approached by the (artistic director) who had heard of me through someone. I’m really looking forward to it.”
Born in Pakistan, Assani moved here from Leeds, England eight months ago and has been here ever since.
“My wife is from Vancouver, and we have a four-year-old daughter, and we thought it would be a nice place for her to grow up,” he explained. “It’s a very beautiful place to live, and I find people very open here and welcoming.”
via http://www.burnabynow.com.
Earlier related: Mohamed Assani: Sitarist and Tabla player
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Ismailimail 
YAM All,
If you are in Vancouver then please come to my concert on the 13th of August at 12noon at Christchurch Cathedral:
Tickets are available here:
http://www.musicfestvancouver.ca/home/concertInfo.php?id=380
Watch a video:
Many thanks,
Mohamed.
http://www.mohamedassani.com
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Looking forward to my concert & the launch of my new CD, “Spirit of Tradition,” this Saturday at Christchurch Cathedral. Please join me if you can. Check out the coverage in today’s Georgia Straight.
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