Maria Imran 
The Aga Khan Master Musicians began their US tour with a sold-out performance at the Ismaili Centre in Houston, presented by Performing Arts Houston. The concert marked one year since the opening of the centre, the first Ismaili Centre in the United States.
Aga Khan Master Musicians Open With a Sold-Out Concert
In its first year, the centre has welcomed more than 35,000 visitors and hosted over 40 programmes. The anniversary concert gave that record a fitting musical celebration.
An Ensemble Spanning Many Musical Traditions
The ensemble brings together masters from Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, China and Europe. The line-up includes Wu Man on pipa, Abbos Kosimov on doira, Feras Charestan on qanun, Basel Rajoub on saxophone and Yurdal Tokcan on oud, with guest artist Vincent Peirani on accordion.
The Texas weekend also included a public rehearsal, an artist Q&A with Aga Khan Music Programme Director Fairouz Nishanova and a performance at the Eisemann Centre in Richardson. A discussion event with the Aga Khan Foundation USA and a private concert with the Ismaili Council for the USA completed the programme.
Remaining Dates on the US Tour
The tour continues in Urbana-Champaign on 12 November, Washington, D.C. on 17 November and New York on 18 November at Asia Society. It returns in spring 2027 with 10 further concerts, from Georgia to Washington State.
Cultural exchange of this kind shows how shared musical traditions can bring audiences together across regions. Wider access to such tours through school visits, recorded sessions and partner venues would help more listeners experience the music.
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