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Qais Essar

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Qais Essar, an Afghan composer, instrumentalist, and producer, channels Afghan classical music through the rabab. He’s performed at The Kennedy Center, SXSW, and more.

Concert Info

Genre: World, Classical

See the Qais Essar concert in Scottsdale at ASU Kerr on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Tickets still available.

Experience the Wonder of Classical Music

Experience the wonder of classical music from Afghanistan and India at the historic ASU Kerr, a venue loved for its incredible acoustics and cherished by the Indian classical music community.

Qais Essar: A Time Portal to the Hindu Kush

Qais Essar opens a time portal connecting the ancient Hindu Kush to today. As a contemporary Afghan composer and musician, he uses the rabab, a 2,500-year-old instrument, to blend traditional Afghan music with contemporary influences.

A Perfect Collaboration: Rabab and Tabla

Qais will be joined by Shreyas Iyer, whose intricate rhythms on tabla are a perfect complement to the rabab.

Global Recognition and Achievements

Qais has toured extensively, sharing his new genre globally. He performed with the Oxford Philharmonic and composed for the Oscar-nominated film "Three Songs for Benazir." He also contributed to "The Breadwinner," produced by Angelina Jolie and directed by Nora Twomey. His original song "The Crown Sleeps" earned him a Canadian Screen Award.