The Mittal Institute at Harvard University invites you to a concert celebrating 75 years of South Asian independence from British colonial rule. Qawwali is a uniquely South Asian musical tradition that is widely popular in the region and around the world – join us as we commemorate this historic event with one of the region’s most-celebrated Qawwali groups.

Featuring Fareed Ayaz, Abu Muhammad Qawwal & Brothers, and an opening conversation between Nobel-prize winner, Professor Amartya Sen, and philanthropist and former finance minister of Pakistan, Syed Babar Ali, as they share their thoughts on the past 75 years of independence.

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This event is supported by the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ Community Renewal Fund. Click here for more information and tickets.