Concert: Zoe Viccaji, Omar Akhtar, Mike Overtone, Noor Lodhi, Manesh Judge

Be transported through a soulful and transcendent performance, which can be described as "sufi meets folk meets pop" with artists who trace their heritage across borders in South Asia: Zoe Viccaji (Coke Studio), Noor Lodhi, Manesh Judge, Mike Overtone and Omar Bilal Akhtar. Proceeds from this performance support oral history work by The 1947 Partition Archive.

Discounted prices for a limited time:

Super Early Bird - 50% off or $25 - through August 5, 11:59 PM

Early Bird - 30% off or $35 - through August 10, 11:59 PM

Regular ticket - $50

Zoe Viccaji- Vocals

A world class singer and songwriter known for her soulful voice and dynamic stage presence. She blends jazz, pop, rock, folk, and Sufi influences, and sings in English, Urdu, and Hindi. A Coke Studio regular and Universal Music India artist, Zoe’s music has been featured in international film and TV.

Omar Bilal Akhtar – Keyboards

Omar Bilal Akhtar is a Pakistani-American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was previously the frontman for the popular Pakistani rock band, Aunty Disco Project (ADP) whose hit song “Sultanat” appeared on Coke Studio Season 3. As a guitarist, he’s played for top acts including Humera Channa, Zoe Viccaji, Zeb and Haniya, and more. Today he splits his time between his bands Masala Fries and Kang Kong performing regularly in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mike Overtone – Guitar

With roots in Indian classical and a flair for funk and rock, Michael blends East and West through his signature style, drawing inspiration from Kishore Kumar to Eric Clapton

Noor Lodhi – Bass Guitar

A veteran of the Bay Area music scene, Noor has produced award-winning soundtracks (Maya, Josh) and worked with major artists.

Manesh Judge –Drums/Tabla

A dynamic artiste with over 2000 performances, Manesh has worked with legends like Asha Bhosle and Ali Zafar. He co-produced award-winning film scores like Maya, Josh & The Line of Descent.

More to explore at the REMEMBRANCE FESTIVAL

August 15

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exhibition

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - A transcendent musical performance by sufi-folk-pop ensemble, featuring Zoe Viccaji, Noor Lodhi, Manesh Judge, Mike Overtone and Asim Wali.

August 16

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Exhibition

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Glimpse into The 1947 Partition Archive. Archivists and oral historians from The 1947 Partition Archive showcase our work, and screen fascinating glimpses from our oral history collections. 10,000 Memories book signing.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Benefit Luncheon (feature event). Join us for an exquisitely curated folksy lunch, as we gather to celebrate the act of storytelling and preserving human memories for posterity.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bollywood Dance Lesson

4:00 PM onward - Old Songs Karaoke Sing Along

August 17

Make Sunday a day of learning!

11:00 AM - 11:50 PM - DISCOVERING MY GENEALOGY WORKSHOP (50 min) - Learn how to explore your personal genealogy and discover your family history with Dr. Stewart Traiman.

12:00 - 12:50 PM - FAMILY ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOP (50 min) - Learn techniques for recording oral history interviews of elders in your family or community.

12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - LIQUID POUR MEETS WARLI TRIBAL ART WORKSHOP (50 min each) - Join artists Sarabjit Singh and Lalima Srivastava for a vibrant, immersive workshop where contemporary abstract techniques meet ancient storytelling.In this session, participants will explore liquid pour art—a dynamic, meditative process of pouring, tilting, and blending paints to create fluid, dreamlike compositions.

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM - ARCHIVING AND PRESERVING MY FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP (50 min) - Learn techniques for documenting, organizing and preserving your family history for posterity.

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM - JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP (50 min) - Make and take home a necklace or a pair of earrings. Learn how to use wire, tools and beads to craft your own jewelry. All materials and tools are provided. Beginners and advanced jewelers are welcome. By Ariana Conner.

4:00 PM - 5:50 PM - TRADITIONAL HENNA BODY ART WORKSHOP (1 hr 50 min) - In this two hour workshop, you'll learn the ins and outs of creating beautiful traditional South Asian henna body art designs.

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