Aliyah Amarshi new General Manager of Carousel Theatre for Young People
As a child growing up in Vancouver, Aliyah fondly remembers watching Carousel Theatre productions and seeing stories come to life on stage. She is excited to now be a part of this incredible...
View ArticleHafiz Karmali to direct Egyptian playwright Tawfiq al-Hakim’s War and Peace
SERIES 1 November 1–25, 2012 at Noh Space War and Peace by Tawfiq al-Hakim, translated by Salma Khadra Jayyusi, directed by Hafiz Karmali Acclaimed Egyptian playwright Tawfiq al-Hakim’s War and Peace...
View ArticleRizwan Manji stars in: MUSLIMS Not Allowed to VOTE?
Starring Rizwan Manji, Parvesh Cheena & Jeff Witzke. Concept by Parvesh Cheena. Earlier related: Ismaili actor makes headway in Hollywood
View ArticleKarim Gillani: Dhikr – Ya Hayu Ya Qayyum
Video Directed by Aleem Karmali All related Karim Gillani
View Article2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding host Sufi Concert featuring Shabnam Merali
The Ladies Literary Club of Grand Rapids hosted a Sufi music concert Saturday, Sept. 22 downtown as part of the 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding. The concert featured Shabnam Merali. Ghazala...
View ArticleKarim Gillani: The Mystic Sound of Sufism
In the first session of the day, two panelists were featured. The first speaker, Dr. Babou offered an overview of Sufism and its role in the Islamic culture; the second, Karim Gillani, discussed the...
View Article“Sawm” (Original) By: Sarosh Mawani, Aly Panjwani & Mehak Noorani
After a very successful song, the 5Pillars Trio (Sarosh Mawani, Aly Panjwani, & Mehak Noorani) has released their next song, “Sawm” with an additional group chorus of talented individuals. The...
View ArticleRaheem Dilgir’s Song “I Volunteer” Celebrates International Volunteer Day
Listen to the song above via SoundCloud Player. To celebrate International Volunteer Day (December 5, 2012), Raheem Dilgir of Vancouver, Canada has released his song “I Volunteer”. The song was...
View ArticleSheniz Janmohamed to speak at Jaipur Literature Festival, along with Sharmeen...
Sheniz Janmohamed Sheniz Janmohamed is spoken word artist, author and graduate of the MFA in Creative Writing program at the University of Guelph, Canada. She has performed at various conferences and...
View ArticleBazm-e-Liqa (Mystic Assembly for the Vision of Beloved): Ismaili Artists from...
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View ArticleHusein Madhavji: When acting is brain surgery
To prepare for his role as a neurosurgeon on the new CTV original series Saving Hope, Huse Madhavji witnessed brain surgery firsthand at Toronto Western Hospital. “It was unreal,” he says. “I thought I...
View ArticleNew Welcome Song by ENOO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1FAXqmC2io Composed, recorded and performed by ENOO. ENOO comes from a family of talented musicians including his idol, music director of Pakistani Film Industry in the...
View ArticleAlisha Popat thrills fans with mix of Western and African lyrics
Rising Star in the East East Africa that is, in the enchanting republic of Kenya, a country steeped in diversity from the topography to the human element. The tropical mangrove swamps along the Indian...
View ArticleSinger, Guitarist: Shayan Shah
Shayan is originally from Hunza Pakistan and his family is based in Noorabad Karachi. Shayan Shah has been studying engineering at Hong Kong University. He is a very good guitarist and a singer. He...
View ArticleNoorali Dodhia: American Actor
Noorali lives in LA, California. He played an interesting role in “American Blend”, written-directed by Varun Khanna, which is a family drama that focuses on the cultural explosion experienced by a...
View ArticleHow Hussein Janmohamed fought to save the Old Auditorium at UBC
The ‘New’ Old Auditorium – Where memories (and legends) are made When the Old Auditorium was slated to be demolished nearly a decade ago, a voice and opera student was compelled to take action. He...
View ArticleIsmaili Artists: The Virtual Choir
Here is your chance to virtually sing with your Ismaili brothers and sisters from around the world! This great new initiative allows all singers, from around the world, to showcase their talent and...
View ArticleBazm-e Liqa on Pakistan Television: Ismaili Artists from Gilgit Hunza, Chitral
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Earlier related, with introduction: Bazm-e-Liqa (Mystic Assembly for the Vision of Beloved): Ismaili Artists from Gilgit Hunza, Chitral
View ArticleENOO’s Remix of Beethoven’s “Fur Elise”
ENOO’s message: Played at the UN in Switzerland, ENOO’s unique remixed rendition of “Fur Elise” by the genius Maestro L.V. BEETHOVEN has been appreciated all around the Globe. “E’s Amy” is ENOO’s...
View ArticleJazz Articles: Rafiq Bhatia: Everything at Once
So what’s Bhatia listening to, and, accordingly, what does he sound like? The hip-hop and electronic musician Flying Lotus, for sure, and his predecessors in minimalism and dubstep. (During that show...
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