EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Celebrating 75 Years of Independence with TWO days of very special music and dance performances. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories: The Partitition Anti-Memorial Project
DAY 01 LINE UP
1PM DJ Spin Cycle: Ankur Malhotra: Delhi and Midwest-based record label owner and disc jockey (Playing during intermissions)
2PM: Riyaaz Qawwali: USA-based, Pakistani Qawwali music ensemble
3PM: Soham Dance Space: Chicago-based dancer, choreographer, musician and teacher Anjal Chande creates, innovates and introspects through multidisciplinary dance.
4PM: Karsh Kale & Fareed Haque Project featuring special guests Priya Darshini, Max ZT with musicians Alex Austin on bass and Greg Fundis, on drums.
USA/India based percussionist, composer, DJ, producer, Karsh Kale collaborates with Pakistani Chilean Chicagoan, and noted jazz guitarist, composer, and music professor, Fareed Haque, noted jazz guitarist, composer, and music professor. Joined by special guests Grammy nominated vocalist Priya Darshini and dulcimer wizard and House of Waters band leader, Max ZT.
Limited Seating Capacity- bring your own lawn chairs or mats!Advance registration recommended
This project is partially supported by a Chicago Presents Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.