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28 JANUARY 12, 2024

Parag Ray to Perform Soulful Ghazals

and Sufi Concert for Music Lovers

IWINC and NACOI Present a Poetic Evening of Music and Spirituality on January 13

OUR BUREAU

Toronto, ON
fter the grand success of Gul-
zaarish, IWINC, in collabo-
Aration with NACOI presents
KHWAHISH, a magical evening of
Ghazal and Sufi music by the inter-
nationally acclaimed vocalist, Parag
Ray.
Ray, Canada’s versatile musician
and a discipline of Ustad Ghulam Ali
Khan, along with seven musicians,
will present a captivating Ghazal and
Sufi concert that will transport audi-
ences to a realm of divine melodies
and poetic expression on January
13, 2024 at the Nanji Foundation
Auditorium, Aga Khan Museum in
Toronto. This enchanting evening
promises to be a fusion of cultural
richness, musical brilliance, and spir-
itual resonance.
Renowned artists from around
the world will gather on one stage to
share their unparalleled talent and
deep connection to Ghazal and Sufi
poetry, creating an immersive expe-
rience that transcends boundaries.
Attendees will be treated to a melod-
ic journey, celebrating the unity of
mankind through the universal lan-
guage of music.
“We are excited to curate an
evening that not only showcases the
beauty of Ghazals and Sufi poetry
but also provides a space for people
to connect with their inner selves,”
said Ray, the visionary behind this
event, on January 3 at the Meet and
Greet held at Khau Gully restaurant
in Markham. “This concert is a cel-
ebration of cultural heritage and an
opportunity to explore the deeper di-
mensions of music and spirituality.” you yet another legacy of music nev- ration.” and to enrich lives and society.
As part of the concert experi- er experienced before,” says Mini Founded by the collective vision NACOI is a leading event pro-
ence, attendees will also have the Khurana, IWINC. “Parag Ray is a of five ingenuous women – Mini Khu- duction company dedicated to curat-
chance to delve into the significance versatile, classically trained/accred- rana, Ravinder Malhi, Taran Chan- ing exceptional cultural experiences
of Ghazal and Sufi poetry that will ited and internationally acclaimed dok, Ranju Bansal and Manpreet that inspire, entertain, and uplift.
enrich the audience’s understand- vocalist and outstanding artist. Don’t Dhillon - from the Greater Toronto With a passion for celebrating di-
ing of the artistic and philosophical miss this opportunity to be a part of Area, IWINC has a mandate to bring verse art forms, NACOI aims to cre-
context that has shaped these genres an unforgettable evening that merges together the strength, energy and re- ate events that foster cross-cultural
over centuries. “We wanted to bring musical mastery with spiritual inspi- sources of women in the community understanding and appreciation.

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