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Category: Art and Culture

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Central Asian Iranian Recordings Compete For World Music Grammy

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  • Posted on February 9, 2007February 1, 2015

February 9, 2007 (RFE/RL) — The 49th Grammy Awards ceremonies are a forum for the…

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  • Art and Culture

The Austin Chronicle Fifteenth Annual Short Story Contest – Shaila Abdullah’s story is one of the finalists

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  • Posted on February 5, 2007October 10, 2014

Wednesday, February 7: BookPeople will host a party honoring the finalists of the 15th Annual…

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  • Art and Culture

Ismailis in the News: Afzal Huda – Award-winning Filmmaker and a Photojournalist

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  • Posted on January 25, 2007April 15, 2018

This film gives viewers a glimpse of the filmmaker’s personal growth brought about by his…

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  • Africa

Mamajees Kitchen by Lella Umedaly – Cuisine

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  • Posted on January 25, 2007September 29, 2008

Heartwarming story about the author of another recipe book and the multiple influences of her…

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  • Art and Culture

The Khoja community of Shia Muslims – Cuisine

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  • Posted on January 24, 2007December 27, 2009

Naan Chaap & Muthiya The Khoja community of Shia Muslims celebrates a cuisine that is…

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  • Art and Culture

Film Screening – Children of Heaven – event co-sponsored by His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for the Western United States

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  • Posted on January 10, 2007

Children of Heaven (Bacheha-Ye Aseman) Event Type Film Screening Date And Time 1:00 PM Sunday,…

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  • Art and Culture

Amin Bhatia – Composer – Sound Designer

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  • Posted on January 6, 2007January 17, 2018

  Biography Amin Bhatia’s fascination with both music and electronics won him international fame in…

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  • Art and Culture

Australian Fashion Designer working with women in Chitral, invited by AKRSP to study

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  • Posted on January 2, 2007January 21, 2015

CARAVANA – Over the Mountain Jessica Harrington traces the origins of Caravana, a label that…

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  • Afghanistan

Head of the new Aga Khan Academy of Music in Kabul suggest the situation has improved slightly

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 25, 2006

Trapped notes By Noam Ben-Zeev ISTANBUL – A Cuban ensemble whose members wear masks for…

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  • Art and Culture

Wakhi Music – Flute

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  • Posted on December 24, 2006January 27, 2007

Flute Music Production: SSS http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=aejazkarim

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  • Art and Culture

Wakhi Music

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  • Posted on December 24, 2006January 27, 2007

Poetry: Nazir Ahmad Bulbul Vocal: Ahmad Aziz Production: SSSw http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=aejazkarim

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  • Art and Culture

Smithsonian Folkways Recording in collaboration with the Aga Khan trust for Culture

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  • Posted on December 21, 2006November 4, 2015

CENTRAL ASIAN MUSIC SERIES Music of Central Asia Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, in collaboration…

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  • Art and Culture

Aga Khan Trust for Culture Music initiative receives Grammy Nomination

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  • Posted on December 21, 2006

Music Initiative CD/DVD Receives Grammy Nomination One of the tradition bearers supported by the Aga…

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  • Aga Khan University

KARACHI: Whirling Ecstasy

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  • Posted on December 16, 2006May 13, 2016

KARACHI: Whirling Ecstasy By Farida M. Said KARACHI: The Aga Khan University, in collaboration with…

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  • Aga Khan University

Aga Khan University: International Performers Bring Rumi’s Teachings Alive

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  • Posted on December 1, 2006

International Performers Bring Rumi’s Teachings Alive http://www.aku.edu/news/majorevents/pr-26112006.shtml A soulful performance by a group of international…

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  • Art and Culture

Cultural Pluralism Festival, Gojal Hunza

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  • Posted on November 25, 2006November 25, 2006

Cultural Pluralism Festival, Gojal Hunza In the bosom of the lofty Karakuram peaks, loud speakers…

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  • Aga Khan University

Mehfil-e-Sama organised by the Annual Giving Committee of Aga Khan University

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  • Posted on November 25, 2006May 13, 2016

A whirl of ecstasy KARACHI: It was freezing by Karachi standards, but even so Karachiites…

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  • Art and Culture

Silk Road in Chicago

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  • Posted on November 12, 2006

Silk Road Chicago is a yearlong, citywide celebration inspired by the art and culture of…

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  • Art and Culture

The Evolution of Creation – Music by acclaimed Ismaili Muslim artist

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  • Posted on November 2, 2006December 14, 2008

“The Evolution of Creation” One of the most prominent and heated debates of our time…

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  • Art and Culture

The world in miniature – Puppet Theatre Art originated since Fatimid times.

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  • Posted on October 20, 2006December 4, 2008

The world in miniature This year the Puppet Theatre opened during Ramadan for the first…

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  • Afghanistan

Iranian Film, Afghan Music Delight Eyes and Ears – Aga Khan Trust for Culture in Afghanistan

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  • Posted on October 13, 2006August 23, 2015

13 October 2006 Iranian Film, Afghan Music Delight Eyes and Ears Metropolitan Museum of Art…

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  • Art and Culture

Making sense of life – Amin Gulgee

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  • Posted on October 2, 2006December 14, 2008

Monday October 2, 2006 Making sense of life By RUBIN KHOO IT MAY have been…

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  • Art and Culture

Artist : Amin Gulgee

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  • Posted on October 2, 2006December 14, 2008

  Artist : Amin Gulgee +             Title : Circle…

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  • Art and Culture

Body & Soul – A Solo Exhibition by Amin Gulgee

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  • Posted on October 2, 2006December 14, 2008

    Internationally renowned metal sculptor Amin Gulgee was born in 1969 and hails from…

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