M.I.T.C. Mohamed Assani Trio

Saturday, August 14, 7 pm Mohamed Assani Trio Assani is known for his innovative, genre-defying approach to the sitar, stretching the boundaries of the instrument.

Mohamed Assani: sitar Jeans Le Doujet: electric bass Liam MacDonald: drums, percussion

Mohamed Assani is an award-winning sitar player and composer, known for being a proactive ambassador for his rich musical tradition. He has brought the sitar to new audiences through innovative, genre-bending collaborations. Mohamed has performed Hindustani classical music as well as his own original music across the globe — with orchestras, string quartets, hip hop artists, DJs, world music ensembles, jazz artists, Indian & Pakistani classical artists — and as a soloist. Trained in both Indian/Pakistani and Western Classical music, his music-making seamlessly draws from different genres and cultures with depth and authenticity. He forges new paths while remaining committed to the rich roots from which his tradition has emerged. "Assani is both a musician who’s deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of South Asia and a one-of-a-kind innovator" (Georgia Straight). https://mohamedassani.bandcamp.com/album/wayfinder

Patrons are limited 10 tickets per show. No resale. Masks are recommended. The lobby will open 30 minutes prior to showtime.