BRIDGESTHATUNITE PRESENTS:
From Kabul to Kitchener-Waterloo: An evening of Afghan Music and Culture
Date: Wednesday, April 15th 2009, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Location: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), 57 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ON
Summary: As part of our month-long exhibition in the Waterloo Region, a series of special events is planned including lectures, film screens and performances. Join us for a free concert performance by renowned Afghan-Canadian musician Vaheed Kaacemy.
Afghan Virtuoso Vaheed Kaacemy
About the artist: Vaheed Kaacemy, who presently makes his home in Toronto, is one of Afghanistan’s most popular singers. Born in Kabul into a distinguished family of musicians, he is the grandson of the great classical vocalist Ustad Qasim Afghan and the nephew of Ustad Yaqob Qasimi, from whom he received his training. A versatile performer with an extensive repertory, Vaheed Kaacemy has researched and collected music throughout Afghanistan and performs ghazals, folk songs, and instrumental tunes as well as his own compositions. His many recordings for Afghan radio and television over the past thirty years have won the hearts of three generations of listeners.
Seating is limited. For more information and to reserve tickets visit http://afghannight.eventbrite.com/
This event is presented by BRIDGESTHATUNITE in collaboration with The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and the Canadian International Council (CIC). AKFC thanks the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for its support.
