See Nizami in concert!
Nizami's harmonium in the evening sun atop Mt. Bonnell
in Austin, TX - photo ©Lawrence Collins
in Austin, TX - photo ©Lawrence Collins
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND APPEARANCES
February 3-5, 2012 - Sarasota, Florida
More info at Rising Tide.
March 15th, 2011 - Honolulu, Hawaii
Ustad Nizami in concert at Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theater at 7:30 pm.
March 17th, 2011 - Honolulu, Hawaii
Ustad Nizami in concert at 2 pm at Shangri La.
RECENT PERFORMANCES AND APPEARANCES
January 28th, 2011 - Austin, TX
Ustad Nizami and songwriter Sue Young will perform at a benefit concert for Sari Patrick Finney's medical and end of life expenses. 7 pm at the Sufi Center of Austin, 4804 B Grover. $20 suggested donation - donations of any amount will be lovingly accepted.
December 31, 2011 - Austin, Texas
Ustad Nizami and Faraz Nizami will perform at Austin New Year. 6:15 pm at Auditorium Shores.
December 11th, 2011 - Austin, TX
Holiday Concert For Peace - Featuring Ustad Nizami - 1 pm-2:30 pm - Concert for children and families; 7 pm - 9 pm, concert for adults and children over 14. Suggested donation $10. All are welcome between the concerts for playing and listening to music of Christams, Hanukkah, Native America and other faiths and traditions. Refreshments will be served. At the home of Dennis and Joya Barrett in Circle C neighborhood. Contact Joya thru email or at 512-301-3934 for directions and more information.
October 29th, 2011 - Austin, TX
St. Ignatius Catholic Family Center, 126 W Oltorf (across from HEB) at 7:30 pm; Austin Interfaith Arts and Music Festival.
September 23-25th, 2011 - Margaretville, NY
The Music Of Life: An Exploration of Healing In The Sufi Tradition with Melissa Claire and Ustad Nizami - this workshop includes two concerts which are also open to the public, Friday 9/23 at 7 pm and Sunday 9/25 at 2 pm. For details and to register, go to Blue Deer Center.
September 22nd, 2011 - New Lebanon, NY
Ustad Nizami in Concert at The Abode, 7:30-9 PM, with Faraz Nizami on tablas.
September 20th, 2011 - New York City, NY
BDC Evening Series at the Alignment Center - Ustad Nizami in concert 7-9 PM.
September 18th, 2011 - Santa Fe, NM
Ustad Nizami In Concert at the International Museum of Folk Art, 2-4 pm. With Faraz Nizami on tablas. Free with museum admission.
September 10, 2011- Austin, TX
Ustad Nizami in concert with Faraz Nizami on tablas. 7-9 pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E 8th St. Tickets $18 advance, $25 at the door. Silent auction 6-10 pm. Proceeds benefit the Austin Interfaith Arts and Music Festival.
September 3rd, 2011 - Austin TX
CD Release Concert for the new Peace of Soul CD. 7:30 pm at Seva Yoga, 1122 S Lamar, 78704. $15 at the door. Heavenly Henna by Afifa will be tattooing the event.
Saturday, July 30th, 2011 - Austin, TX
Art Show and Concert at 7 PM - Ustad Nizami with Faraz Nizami on tablas. Silent auction, art sales and henna tattoos will benefit the Nizami family. Refreshments will be served. 11102 Aragon Dr, Austin, 78727. Adults only please. More info: Susan at 512-791-5820.
June 9-12th, 2011 - Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Annual Spritual Jam Sessions at the Sufi Center Of the Ozarks. Nizami will give a concert Thursday night at 7 pm, more sessions during the weekend. More info.
May 29th - Johnson City area, Texas
Nizami will give a class on sound and healing as part of an Ecstatic Chant Weekend. This event will be held on a private ranch. For more details or to register, contact Wahhaba Phillips.
May 1st, 2011 - Interfaith Music Festival - Wichita, Kansas
7:30-9:30 pm, Global Faith In Action
April 30th - Private Performance - Austin, TX
Wedding reception.
April 14-16th, 2011 - The Music Of Life - Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Healing workshop with Ustad Nizami and Melissa Claire 9 am -5 pm Saturday, April 16th. Ustad Nizami in concert Saturday April 16th at 7:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville. Healing Concert 2 - 3:30 pm on Sunday, April 17th. For information and reservations, contact Teressa Rose Ezell at 479-981-4110 or dancesingcreateasif-at-gmail.com
March 19th, 2011 - Nowruz Festival - Austin, TX
Nizami will play along with Atash and others in this Persian New Year Festival at Central Market North.
February 25th, 2011 - Canyon Vista Multicultural Festival - Austin, TX
Ustad Nizami will perform at the Multicultural Festival at 6:30 PM at Canyon Vista Middle School, 8455 Spicewood Springs Rd.
February 12th, Flowers Of The Heart Concert - Austin, TX
7-10 PM, Middle Eastern Fare and beverages, $100 per person - all proceeds benefit the Khabele School. Venue is a private home in Austin. Buy tickets online or call 512-480-8142 ex 5419.
February 5th, 2011 - The Healing Power of Music - Sarasota, Florida
The Healing Power of Music Workshop 2-5:30 PM, $50, Ustad Nizami in Concert 7:30 PM, $20. More info
January 28th, 2011 - Music For the Soul - Austin, TX
Ustad NIzami in concert accompanied by Faraz Nizami at 7:30 PM, Unity Church Of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd. Tickets $20 - buy online or at the door. Immerse yourself in an evening of ancient healing music!
December 2nd - Many Lands, Many Faiths Concert - Austin, TX
Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, 7 pm.
November 26th - Cave Without A Name - Boerne, TX
Thanksgiving for Peace Sufi Rock Concert featuring Ustad Ghulam Farid Nizami playing with Chrysta Bell (Vocals), Michael Stephens (Acoustic Bass), Jason McKenzie (Percussion & Electronics), and Faraz Nizami (Tabla)
Friday Nov. 26, 2010 - 325 Kruetzberg Rd, Boerne, TX | Arrive at 5pm | Descend at 5:30pm sharp
$20 Advance Ticket Sales – Limited Capacity
Tickets include a tour of the Exquisite, Magical Cave. Join us afterwards for a Bonfire Gathering under the Stars and more Music, custom Henna art, and Refreshments. For Tickets, Cave Directions, and More, Visit www.cavewithoutaname.com
This concert will be recorded so is not suitable for small children. Wear Walking Shoes! It’s 126 Steps down to the Majestic Concert Cavern.
Friday Nov. 26, 2010 - 325 Kruetzberg Rd, Boerne, TX | Arrive at 5pm | Descend at 5:30pm sharp
$20 Advance Ticket Sales – Limited Capacity
Tickets include a tour of the Exquisite, Magical Cave. Join us afterwards for a Bonfire Gathering under the Stars and more Music, custom Henna art, and Refreshments. For Tickets, Cave Directions, and More, Visit www.cavewithoutaname.com
This concert will be recorded so is not suitable for small children. Wear Walking Shoes! It’s 126 Steps down to the Majestic Concert Cavern.
November 21st - AAIM Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration - Austin, TX
University Baptist Church (located at 2130 Guadalupe St) Service 3:30-5:00pm, Reception 5:00-6:30pm.Nizami will sing during this annual service of music and dance from many faith communities. A wonderful way to come together in gratitude. More info
November 20th - Pakistani Flood Relief Benefit, Houston, TX
Ustad Nizami will play with an ensemble.
November 13th - Celebrate Me - India! - Austin, TX
George Washington Carver Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin. 12:15-12:50 pm - Ustad Nizami will play accompanied by Faraz Nizami.
November 12-13th - Exploration of Sufi Healing Workshop - Austin, TX
With Melissa Clare and Ustad Nizami. Held in central Austin, the event begins Friday evening and will culminate with a concert/healing circle on Saturday evening. For more information or to register, contact Mikail.
November 7th - Natural Gardener - Austin, TX
8648 Old Bee Cave Road - Nizami will play from 2-4 pm. Come pickup a copy of the "Flowers Of The Heart" CD and shop for organic gardening supplies. $10 suggested donation.
November 6th - Flowers Of The Heart CD Release Concert - Austin TX
Seva Yoga - 1122 S Lamar - 7:30 PM - $15 at the door. Kids 12 and under $5. Hear Ustad Nizami play selections from the new CD. Afifa Nizami will offer her custom henna designs and chai will be served. Bring a cushion or a back jack - limited chair seating. You may bring a chair if it has rubber tips and will not scratch the floor. Doors open at 7. More info.
November 5th - School Performance - Austin, TX
Nizami will give a performance and lecture to the students of Brentwood Elementary School.
October 23 - Austin Interfaith Arts and Music Festival - Austin, TX
St. Ignatius Church, 126 W Oltorf St, Austin 78704 at 12 noon. Festival website.
October 17th - A Magical Musical Evening at Marigold - Austin , TX
Marigold - Gateway to India, 2200 S Lamar, 6 - 7 pm - henna tattoos by Afifa Nizami, mingle and browse. a portion of sales from the store will go to benefit the Nizami family. 7-8:30 pm music by Ustad Nizami, samosas and chai. Suggested love offering for music - $10.
August 6th - Baba Bulleh Shah Tribute - Los Angeles, CA
Nizami will share poetry and music of the Sufi Punjabi poet Bulleh Shah.
August 7th - Children's Peace Concert - Austin, TX
Casa de Luz Auditorium, 1701 Toomey Rd, 2-4 pm. Come and hear the healing power of Sufi music in a concert performed especially for children and families. Nizami taught music to children for 15 years in his country. He has a deep passion for using music as a vehicle to spread the message of peace and harmony. The concert is free. The children of the Austin Sufi Community will be hosting a lemonade stand and accepting donations for Nizami and his family.
August 5th - New World Deli - Austin, TX
Nizami will play a special guest set at the First Thursday Sue Young and Friends show. New World Deli is family friendly and has great food. No cover charge. The show will begin at 7:30 pm. Come early to get a seat!
June 20th - CD Release Party & Father's Day Brunch - Austin, TX
Come and hear tracks from the new CD as well as live performance by Nizami and enjoy a delicious Pakistani Brunch. Three seatings - 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM. Suggested donation of $20- $100. Proceeds to benefit a Pakistani family in need. This event is at a private residence in Austin. To RSVP and for details, contact Donna Jamila at dcfinney@flash. net
June 10 and 12 - Sufi Center of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs, AK
In concert Thursday evening, June 10th. Qawwali workshop Saturday afternoon June 12th. For more information call 1-479-253-6664 or visit suficenteroftheozarks.com
June 2 - American Gateways Annual Gala, Austin, TX
@6 PM at The Long Center for Performing Arts, Kodosky Donar Lounge. This event sold out!
For more info visit http://www.americangateways.org/annual-gala-2010/
For more info visit http://www.americangateways.org/annual-gala-2010/
May 23 - Unity of Wimberly, Wimberly TX
Church Service in beautiful Wimberly. For time and directions please visit www.unityofwimberley.com/
May 22 - Eastside Yoga Studios, Austin TX
@8 PM - 1050 E 11th Street, Suite 150, Austin TX 78702
Suggested Donation $20
Advance reservations are a GREAT idea as this concert at this beautiful new Yoga studio will sell out quickly. Nizami will bring original poetry and music straight from the hearts of Sufi masters such as Rumi, Hafiz, Khusro, and others. There will be some group participation in some of the music, and it will be thrilling to get to sing this soul-stirring music with him! Watch for the concert ad and editorial in Natural Awakenings magazine. Call Eastside Yoga @ 512-779-8543 or email eastsideyoga@gmail.com to reserve your seats now!
Suggested Donation $20
Advance reservations are a GREAT idea as this concert at this beautiful new Yoga studio will sell out quickly. Nizami will bring original poetry and music straight from the hearts of Sufi masters such as Rumi, Hafiz, Khusro, and others. There will be some group participation in some of the music, and it will be thrilling to get to sing this soul-stirring music with him! Watch for the concert ad and editorial in Natural Awakenings magazine. Call Eastside Yoga @ 512-779-8543 or email eastsideyoga@gmail.com to reserve your seats now!
May 15 - Spring Concert at The Radiance Dome, Austin TX - with Shiv Naimpally, Tabla
@ 7:30 - Open to the Public. This concert is a fundraiser for the Radiance Dome Foundation.
For more information, to view poster and to purchase tickets, visit radiancetx.org/nizami-concert
For more information, to view poster and to purchase tickets, visit radiancetx.org/nizami-concert
May 8 - House Concert and Party, Austin TX
This House Concert is a Private Performance
May 1 - Houston Turkish Cultural Center
@ 7 PM - 9301 W Bellfort St., Houston TX 77031 - Raindrop Turkish House
April 17 – House Concert, Austin TX
@7 PM - Suggested Donation $30
Seating is limited - to reserve your space contact Sydnor Sykes at sydnorsikes [at] earthlink.net
Seating is limited - to reserve your space contact Sydnor Sykes at sydnorsikes [at] earthlink.net
April 10 – Austin Center for Spiritual Living, Austin TX
March 19 – Seva Yoga, Austin TX
March 14 - Wimberley, TX
Unity Church of Wimberley - 455 White Wings Road, Wimberley, TX
www.unityofwimberley.com - Guest appearance at Marienne Kreitlow Concert at 1 pm.
www.unityofwimberley.com - Guest appearance at Marienne Kreitlow Concert at 1 pm.
February 28 – San Antonio, TX
At the Celebration Circle - 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204 www.celebrationcircle.org
"The Sacred Arts of Rumi" - music and poetry at 11am Sunday gathering, Interactice Performance from 2-3:30 pm
Click here for more info
"The Sacred Arts of Rumi" - music and poetry at 11am Sunday gathering, Interactice Performance from 2-3:30 pm
Click here for more info
