User talk:Wajih Nizami

Wajih Nizami A Pakistani musician, composer and writer as well, who plays the plucked string instrument SITAR. He has been described as the most known Contemporary Pakistani Musician. a brilliant performer, acclaimed as one of the most outstanding Sitar players of the Country today amongst the present generation. His Sitar sparkles with the rare combination of Virtuosity with technical finesse and a deep sense of aesthetics. His music also reflects the eternal essence of Sitar, and has been groomed in a musical atmosphere since his birth. Wajih Nizami is a classical "SITARIST“ and upholds the tradition of sitar playing handed down to him through 18 generations of dedication and devotion to music. He is carrying legacy from family indeed belongs to “Senia Gharana” after the name of “Mian Tan Sein Ji” the court musician of Mughal emperor Akbar.

Wajih nizami's Projects &Awarded performances are:

First Professional performance at the age of 14 at National Library Auditorium Prime Minister House Islamabad

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ISLAMABAD CULTURAL FESTIVAL-2012 ROLE: Manager Music Arrangements Solo Sitar

Performance EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN (Islamabad, Pakistan) NATIONAL DAY OF KAZAKHSTAN 2012

First Book of Poetry by Wajih named Nain say Ain tak was Published in may 2012 at Islamabad

Composed melodies and did fusion with Hungarian musicians 2013

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ISLAMABAD CULTURAL FESTIVAL (Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013)

SOUTH ASIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE (Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013)ROLE: Solo Sitarist

Played solo Sitar at Jashn-e-khusrou 2013 at khuch khaas islamabad 2013

paid a tribute performance for Pt.Ravi Shanker at khuch khaas Islamabad 2013

ROLE: Solo Sitarist UNHCR HEAD QUARTERS ISLAMABAD (Islamabad, Pakistan) 2013

FUSION UNDERKARL (German Jazz Band) – Live in concert at Khuch khaas Islamabad 2013

Composed & Played a Background Sitar for a Documentary about sufizm which was played in peace summit at UN General Hall New York 2013

ROLE:Fusion Performance GLOBAL VILLAGE (DUBAI) United Arab Emirates Nov 2014

ROLE: Solo Sitarist DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION KOHAT, KPK PROVINCE OF PAKISTAN (Kohat, Pakistan) YOUTH FESTIVAL, KOHAT 2014

ROLE: Solo & Fusion Performance, With Mexican Jazz Band …2014

Pakistan Association Dubai ROLE: Solo Sitarist Nov 2014.

Played background Sitar in Voiceover with the famous Actor/ Director Talat Hussain 2014

Performed Fusion with Korean Musician at PNCA Islamabad 2014

An Article written by wajih was published in the sufi magazine Tasfiyyah from lakhnow India in which he did write about the thumris 2015

Performed at Pakpattan Sharif Annual Urs of Baba Fareed-ud din R.A 2015

Performed at Taunsa Sharif at Dargah of Hazrat Shah Sulayman Taunsavi R.A 2015

Solo performance at Olomopolo Junction Lahore 2015

Performed a solo performance in the honor of AUDITOR GENERAL OF PAKISTAN at Islamabad Club Aug 2015

Performed as a guest & Celebrity at approximately all major TV channels in Pakistan and also at Sharjah Radio U.A.E

Recieved National Artist award from Silakot Arts Council 2017

Recieved Best Sufi Musician award of the year From Rumi Forum Pakistan at Arid University 2017

Recieved Peace award from Shaoor Foundation in Islamabad 2017

Performed In Margalla Festival 14th April 2017 Organized by Capital Development Authority Islamabad

Performed in Shakespeare Festival 2017 on 26th June at Artists Repertory Theater Portland Oregon U.S.A

Performed at New Expressive Works Art Center on 27th June 2017 in Portland Oregon U.S.A

Performed at Artists Repertory Theater with American musicians on 28th June 2017 in Portland Oregon U.S.A

Performed in Shakespeare Festival 2017 on 1st July The Bricks Courtyard Green Show at Ashland Oregon U.S.A

Talked in Conference on Classical Music in Sub-Continent at Shakespeare Festival at Ashland Oregon U.S.A

Performed with Native American Musicians in Ashland in Fusion genre on 3rd July 2017 at Ashland Oregon U.S.A

Performed in a concert as solo sitarist on 9th July 2017 at San Jose California U.S.A

Performed a Classical Ragaa at Brooklyn Raga Massive on 13th July 2017 at Brooklyn Newyork U.S.A

Performed in Queens on 20th July 2017 Queens, Newyork U.S.A