Fanoos Ensemble
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
7:00 p.m.
$38.50–$44.50
Members who give $500+ annually receive 10% off concert tickets.
More Information:
fanoosensemble.com
2026 Concert Series Sponsored By:
Sanderson Lincoln
Sponsored By:
Producer’s Circle member Tom G.
Concert Details
The Fanoos Ensemble is composed of members of the renowned Fanoos musical family: Ahmad Fanoos and his two sons, Elham Fanoos on the piano, and Mehran Fanoos on violin. Together, they are currently working with Sohail Karimi on tablā to perform songs in the Afghan classical style, at the crossroads of Persian poetry, Hindustani rhythms and Central Asian and Western harmonies.
The Fanoos Ensemble repertoire includes Afghan folk songs, traditional ghazals based on the poetry of Rumi, originals, and others, and some hits from the legendary singer Ahmad Zahir, who was active in the 1960s and ’70s and is still one of Afghanistan’s most popular singers. The group performs original Afghan works enriched with their original improvisations. They perform on traditional Afghan and Western classical instruments.
Fanoos Ensemble’s mission is to unite people and cultures from all over the world through their music while emphasizing Afghanistan’s rich cultural and musical heritage. The ensemble aims to show a side of Afghanistan that has not yet been shown and shared.
