Soulful Sufi-Folk-Pop Night (Oakland)
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Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 9th Street, Oakland, CA
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
Be transported through a soulful and transcendent performance, which can be described as “sufi meets folk meets pop” with artists who trace their heritage across borders in South Asia: Zoe Viccaji (Coke Studio), Noor Lodhi, Manesh Judge, Mike Overtone and Asim Wali. Proceeds from this performance support oral history work by The 1947 Partition Archive.
Discounted prices for a limited time:
Super Early Bird – 50% off or $25 – through July 31, 11:59 PM
Early Bird – 30% off or $35 – through August 8, 11:59 PM
Regular ticket – $50
Zoe Viccaji- Vocals
A world class singer and songwriter known for her soulful voice and dynamic stage presence. She blends jazz, pop, rock, folk, and Sufi influences, and sings in English, Urdu, and Hindi. A Coke Studio regular and Universal Music India artist, Zoe’s music has been featured in international film and TV.
Asim Wali – Keyboards
Classically trained and active since the 90s, Asim has performed with leading South Asian artists and co-composed the soundtrack for Josh.
Mike Overtone – Guitar
With roots in Indian classical and a flair for funk and rock, Michael blends East and West through his signature style, drawing inspiration from Kishore Kumar to Eric Clapton
Noor Lodhi – Bass Guitar
A veteran of the Bay Area music scene, Noor has produced award-winning soundtracks (Maya, Josh) and worked with major artists.
Manesh Judge –Drums/Tabla
A dynamic artiste with over 2000 performances, Manesh has worked with legends like Asha Bhosle and Ali Zafar. He co-produced award-winning film scores like Maya, Josh & The Line of Descent.
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Cost: $50*