Aga Khan Music Initiative
Aga Khan Development Network
 

Geographic Distribution

Each of the schools within the Tradition-Bearers network pursues its goals in ways that reflect not only its educational mission, but also its demographic and social context.
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The Aga Khan Music Initiative

Music and musicians have historically played a vital role in the cultures of Central Eurasia and the Middle East. Music traditionally has served not only as entertainment, but as a way to reinforce social and moral values.

Musicians have provided models of exemplary leadership, whether by bringing listeners closer to God, sustaining cultural memory through epic tales, or strengthening the bonds of community through festivity and celebration.

The Aga Khan Music Initiative (AKMI) was created by His Highness the Aga Khan in 2000 to support the efforts of Central Asian musicians and communities to sustain, further develop and transmit these important musical traditions. Find out more

 

Upcoming Events

29 June-1 July Music from Afghanistan, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil  (France) - Festival les Orientales

5 July Music from Afghanistan, Evora (Portugal) - Evora Festival

12 July Alim Qasimov Ensemble, Aix-en-Provence  (France) - Aix-en-Provence  Festival

20-22 July Kronos Quartet & Homayun Sakhi Trio, London (UK) -  "River of Music" - Part of Programme of Performances for the London 2012 Olympics
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