The Orchestral Qawwali Project
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Born in lockdown and watched by millions, the Orchestral Qawwali Project transforms a 700-year-old tradition, fusing Sufi devotional singing with Western classical orchestral elements.
Led by singer Abi Sampa and composer Rushil Ranjan, the Orchestral Qawwali Project has performed to sold out venues around the world, reimagining the transcendent music of the qawwali music designed to induce a state of ecstasy and a closeness with the divine, and augmenting it with sweeping, symphonic orchestrations.
Based on the mystical aspects of Sufism, the ensemble bridges cultures and genres into a mesmerizing spectacle of connection and the universal language of music.
🌟Windows Pre-Concert Event — The Qawwali Effect: Why This 750-Year-Old Tradition Still Moves the World 🌟
Fri, June 25, 2025 | 6:30pm
Sat, June 26, 2025 | 2:30pm
Qawwali has transcended borders through its powerful fusion of poetry, music, and spiritual expression. As The Orchestral Qawwali Project makes its U.S. premiere, join us for a pre-concert conversation exploring the rich history, enduring cultural significance, and remarkable global reach of this centuries-old tradition. Together, the panel will examine how qawwali has evolved while remaining rooted in its devotional origins, exploring themes of tradition and innovation, cultural transmission, and the timeless qualities that continue to move audiences across cultures and generations.
Led by singer Abi Sampa and composer Rushil Ranjan, the Orchestral Qawwali Project has performed to sold out venues around the world, reimagining the transcendent music of the qawwali music designed to induce a state of ecstasy and a closeness with the divine, and augmenting it with sweeping, symphonic orchestrations.
Based on the mystical aspects of Sufism, the ensemble bridges cultures and genres into a mesmerizing spectacle of connection and the universal language of music.
🌟Windows Pre-Concert Event — The Qawwali Effect: Why This 750-Year-Old Tradition Still Moves the World 🌟
Fri, June 25, 2025 | 6:30pm
Sat, June 26, 2025 | 2:30pm
Qawwali has transcended borders through its powerful fusion of poetry, music, and spiritual expression. As The Orchestral Qawwali Project makes its U.S. premiere, join us for a pre-concert conversation exploring the rich history, enduring cultural significance, and remarkable global reach of this centuries-old tradition. Together, the panel will examine how qawwali has evolved while remaining rooted in its devotional origins, exploring themes of tradition and innovation, cultural transmission, and the timeless qualities that continue to move audiences across cultures and generations.
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5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD, United States, Maryland 20852, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD 20852-3385, United States, Garrett Park
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