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Qais Essar is a contemporary Afghan composer, instrumentalist and producer who channels his melodic designs through the rabab, a 2,500 year old instrument from Afghanistan. He has toured extensively, sharing his new genre of music nationally and internationally. Essar has released two LPs, four EPs and one live album. His first LP, The Green Language (2014), quickly became an Amazon #1 bestseller, followed by his second LP, Tavern of Ruin in 2016. He has contributed original music to feature films also. In 2017, Qais was recruited by director Nora Twomey to compose an original song for her Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated film, The Breadwinner (produced by Angelina Jolie), earning h a Canadian Screen Award nomination for “Best Original Song” for his piece The Crown Sleeps. Essar continues to be featured in festivals and venues around the world including the Newport Folk Festival, SXSW, The Kennedy Center, Treefort Music Festival and more.🗓️ Mark your calendar at ASU Kerr Cultural Center. Qais Essar is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of various interests in a dynamic setting in Arizona, United States of America. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈. http://maps.seatics.com/GeneralAdmissionEvent_2019-01-14_1230_SVGC_tn.gif
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ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States of America
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