Arts Council initiates 'Sound Spirit' for aspiring musicians, singers

The opening session of the monthly series witnessed performances by Natasha Baig, Auj - the band, among others

KARACHI:

The first session of Sound Spirit, a series of monthly live musical performances featuring the young talent of Pakistan, was held at the Arts Council of Karachi on January 16, 2020. 

Powered by the Arts Council Music Academy (ACMA), Sound Spirit is a performing avenue for aspiring musicians along with the most recognised names of the music industry. 

Addressing the audience on the occasion of its opening, president Arts Council Mohammad Ahmed Shah said “Our youth doesn’t get a platform where they can perform or showcase their talents. The purpose of initiating this series is to create an opportunity for the music community to not only enhances their professional skills, but also create an opportunity to come and collaborate together.”

“We have been working really hard to bring the best out in the music” he added.

The series' first session, Cresendo, featured performances by Natasha Baig, Shallum Xavier, Aziz Kazi, Russel D’Souza, and Auj - the Band. The event closed with a special performance by the director of the music academy Adnan Afaq, along with faculty members and ACMA students under the curation of creative head and Sounds of Kolachi frontman, Ahsan Bari.

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