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2. About RiyaazQawwali The art of qawwali, as with most of the great Asian musical and literary tra­ditions, is transmitted orally ... The vehicle of music is used to bring one closer to the experience of the inner truth. The qawwal will dwell on certain words to give them a wider context creating great depth in the apparently simple language ... He will often repeat a phrase or sentence indicating both the obvious and hidden content by empha­sizing or ruminating upon particular words and syllables, taking the audi­ence into the discovery of hitherto obscure meanings. Thus, mundane objects are embued with deeper mean­ing — a spinning wheel becomes the wheel of life. Qawwali is a venerable yet refreshing musical tradition that dates back to the late 13th century. The word qaul refers to an "utterance (of the prophet)" and the first Qawwals (qawwali artists) repeated these qauls by making them the subject matter of their qawwalis. www.riyaazqawwali.com

3. The Experience, a short TV series, aims to showcase South Asian art being produced outside of the Indian subcontinent, presented on a major video hub (Youtube/Vimeo/Hulu or PBS/Smithsonian/National Geographic). This collaborative series aims to highlight different art mediums and encourage upcoming artists, and challenge the normal and accepted ways art is currently viewed/consumed. It focuses on highlighting a lesser known face of South Asia, via qawwali and other traditional/folk arts. www.riyaazqawwali.com

4. Qawwalis are far lengthier than a typical modern song. They average 15 minutes, with the longest single track being on the upwards of 70 minutes! Audiences today are used to listening to short pieces. The Experiment aims to bridge the gap. The effort will also introduce modern musical elements, traditionally not heard in qawwali. The purpose: to give these compositions a similar texture to what is found in pop music today. While, we will not abandoning the traditional elements of qawwali (like harmonium, clapping, tabla-dhamma, etc.), the modern elements will be used to enhance the pieces. www.riyaazqawwali.com

5. In collaboration with museums and academic institutions, RiyaazQawwaliensemble plans state/regional tours showcasing qawwali across several cities. The goals of this initiative are to: • showcase the qawwali musical heritage • experience an authentic and traditional performance with English commentary • explore the poetry often used in the qawwali genre • understand the cultural context of this and other under-represented folk art forms of South Asia • shed new perspective on the philosophies and literary themes prevalent in India and Pakistan www.riyaazqawwali.com

6. Most of the musicians in RiyaazQawwali have full-time jobs, employed in oil & gas, in healthcare, and even higher education. They are all too familiar with corporate expectations and the demands that of such an environment. We can relate to the 9 to 5 grind. So, corporations have used us to: Create Harmony Within- Using this art, we can bridge cultural barriers within teams and tangibly explain what diversity is. Given the political climate, we can also speak to the racism being experienced, how similar we as people really are and elevate the conversation. Celebrate Eid, Diwali or Holi- Corporations can use our ensemble as the main attraction at their holiday parties, designed to celebrate any Hindu, Sikh, or Muslim festivals. Understand your new customer base- Other corporation have used our music and performances to help their brand or their employees understand a growing customer-base of South Asian Americans. This minority is the fastest growing population in the United States. They account for a large number of affulent people, including doctors, lawyers, engineers and business owners. Expand out to India / Pakistan / Sri Lanka- Finally, South Asia (India, Pakistan Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and even Afghanistan) is a densely populated area of the world. Corporations are using our showcases to expand their brand's reach to South Asia. www.riyaazqawwali.com

7. South Asian cultures experienced through the lens of arts can create a moving experience for your company, whether it be at your company's annual retreat, an employee training on diversity, or targeted customer outreach. www.riyaazqawwali.com

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