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  • Zeroing IN: Edition 3
    Zeroing IN: Edition 3
    Zeroing IN: Edition 3
    Sun, 10 May
    In an intimate, up-close setting, Aditi Mangaldas' Living Legacy Project presents a set of dance solos and a duet by Gaurav Bhatti and Pritam Das. For ages 16+
  • Mehfil-e-Tarannum
    Mehfil-e-Tarannum
    Mehfil-e-Tarannum
    Sun, 17 May
    An intimate, music-led evening that brings together the songs and stories of Awadh. Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English | For ages 16+
  • ULLOO
    ULLOO
    ULLOO
    Sat, 23 May
    Belligerent sibling duo present their group's zero show - medium to fast, melodic and noisy electro pop. Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi | For ages 18+
  • Irshad 2026
    Irshad 2026
    Irshad 2026
    Fri, 29 May
    Two performances by the Bargad Theatre Fellowship cohort - sharing stories shaped through five months of ensemble work, mentorship, and creative exploration. | For ages 16+

Soz-Khwani: Songs of Lament by Askari Naqvi

The tale of Hussain's fate at Karbala told through an Awadhi storytelling tradition called soz-khwani.

1 July 2017

Literally meaning passionate recitation, soz-khwani is a form of storytelling & singing tracing its roots from the folk traditions of Awadh. This khwani was a musical expression of a lost battle against tyranny. Lawyer/singer Askari Naqvi laid his stirring baritone over melody, poetic descriptions and dialogues to tell a riveting story about the injustices of war and the tragedy of loss - Hussain's (Prophet Muhammad's grandson) death at Karbala.

Perfromer: Askari Naqvi

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