Join us for a very special presentation of Khumari yaan\, at the Claremont Creative Center\ , presented by the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts.

Khumariyaan is on tour in the USA as part of Center Stage\, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with funding provided by the U.S. Government. It is administered by the New En gland Foundation for the Arts in cooperation with the U.S. Regional Arts O rganizations. www.centerstageUS.org

“Khumariyaan’s extended tunes spill across the border between Pashtoon fo lk and jam-band rock. It’s a cool vibe with the extra me rit of puncturing stereotypes.” – Boston Globe

Formed in 2009 in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, Khumariyaan emerged during a tumultuous period marked by Talibanization\, sectarian violence\, military operations\, and neo-imperialist expansions. In such a climate\, art\, including music\, served as a form of resistance. The ba nd’s mission is to use native music\, infused with elements from other wor ld music traditions\, to enlighten and inspire the educated youth of Pakis tan.

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Focused on elevating music as a medium of peace and breaking away from the South Asian tradition of vocal-based music\, Khumariyaan com poses with minimal vocal fragments to enhance the overall harmony. The gro up of musicians shares a vision of experiencing the trance of live\, acous tic music\, believing it is the highest form of art\, leaving its interpre tation to the audience. Their journey aims to evoke musical ‘goose bumps’ and provide a moving philosophical experience.
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https://khumariyaan.com
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