专辑简介

Qais Essar, international artist, composer, producer, and experienced live performer, carries on the traditional legacy of classical Afghan instrumentation, as established by Ustad Mohammad Omar Khan. A student of not only both classical and traditional forms (currently under the tutelage of Ustad Aashish Khan) but western music as well, Essar is able to also present the Rabab with a fresh new perspective. Essar has collaborated with many prominent artists and masters, covering the musical spectrum, performing domestically and internationally. Following the premiere of “The Green Language” (debuted July 29, 2014), Essar transported listeners through a sonic time portal from the ancient Hindu Kush to the modern era. With KLASIK (EP), Qais Essar returns setting his sights on bringing eastern traditional sounds into the global music frontier, presenting a more modern, sensual, and hungry take on performing Rabab for a world audience than we have ever heard before.