Soul Stirring Sitar – Ustaad Ashraf Sharif Khan

Soul Stirring Sitar is a special classical music performance presented as part of the World Culture Festival – Karachi 2026, bringing one of the most evocative voices in sitar music to Auditorium 2 at Arts Council Karachi. Ustaad Ashraf Sharif Khan, based between Germany and Pakistan, performs a 30-minute programme of raga music and fusion sitar rooted in the Poonch Gharana tradition. His playing brings traditional classical technique into dialogue with broader musical influences, presenting the sitar as a vehicle for deep melodic expression and cross-cultural collaboration. Genre: Sitar Fusion Duration: 30 Minutes Festival Context: The World Culture Festival Karachi 2026 runs from 29 October to 22 November 2026, celebrating Pakistan's classical and cultural heritage across a series of events at Arts Council Karachi. Registration: https://acpkhi.com/events