Master of the rabab and award-winning Afghan composer, instrumentalist, and producer.

Qais Essar artfully blends the rich folk and classical music traditions of ancient India and Afghanistan with the music of today, crafting a fusion of diverse musical influences and styles, and performed on the Afghan rabab.

His compositions, featured in Oscar-nominated films and performed at The Kennedy Center, span film scores, chamber music, American folk, and contemporary rock.

An evening of emotional and thought-provoking music with one of the world’s leading rabab artists.

“This is timeless, spellbinding music that wraps itself around you, and won’t let go.”
— Sydney Morning Herald