“Surr ka Safar” with Dr. Amie Maciszewski
Join us for a memorable afternoon with Dr. Amie Maciszewski, an internationally acclaimed sitarist, teaching artist, activist and ethnomusicologist. Having dedicated her life to the study, performance, and promotion of South Asia’s rich musical heritage, Dr. Amie’s performance promises a mesmerizing journey through the sounds of the sitar. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic and cultural depth of South Asian music live!
About Amie:
Dr. Amie Maciszewski is a celebrated sitarist, educator, and advocate for cultural understanding through music. With a rich history of performances and teaching engagements across North America, India, Pakistan, Europe, and Japan, Amie has dedicated her career to the promotion of South Asian music and dance.
She completed nearly a decade of immersive training in India (1977-85), under the late Pandit Suresh Misra) at Santiniketan, West-Bengal, also earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Hindustani music/sitar there. She has taken periodic immersion training from Grammy-nominated Ustad Aashish Khan since 1991 and the late Hindustani vocal legend Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi (1996-2017).
Amie earned a PhD in Ethnomusicology at University of Texas/Austin during which time she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship. She was also a Killam Postdoctoral Fellow (ethnomusicology) at University of Alberta (Edmonton, Canada).
Her repertoire spans classical ragas to folk melodies, captivating audiences and fostering a deeper connection with South Asian arts. In addition to performance, Amie leads workshops, educational programs, and residencies that enrich communities with the depth and diversity of South Asian arts.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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