Fri, 14 November 2014, 8:15 pm - 10:30 pm | English

The Star Performing Arts Centre

Qiswah

Fees: S$28, S$38, S$48

Aashiq al-Rasul is one of Britain's most celebrated Nasheed group. Specialising in contemporary Islamic music, the group mixes contemporary tunes with classical elements to form a sound all their own. Upbeat and catchy, the band dives into their repertoire of songs with vigour and energy, with strong fast beats driven by a circle of drums and percussion instruments. Yet, when the moment calls for it, this versatile band has the magical ability to take things down a notch and let their remarkable singing voices take centre-stage in acapella sessions.

The group's music embraces the medium of devotional music with a repertoire of classical Qasidas, Hamds, Naats Qawwali and modern Nasheeds (all Muslim devotional genres). They fuse this repertoire with rhythms that are a fusion of beats from the Indo-Subcontinent, Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. Their lyrics carry a mix of English, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi and French languages.

Now into their 15th year of performing, Aashiq al-Rasul has produced ten albums over the years, as well as been featured in compilations such as Stop The War Coalition and Yusuf Islam's Mountain of Light. Their latest album, Pilgrim, is described as “cosmic journey through life”.

Aashiq al-Rasul has toured throughout the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Canada, USA, Algeria, Caribbean and Malaysia. They have also performed at several prestigious music festivals including the Glastonbury Music Festival. Their performances has often left audiences mesmerised by its spiritual force.

Over the years, the group have performed with the Sabri Brothers, Sami Yusuf, Yusuf Islam, Zain Bhika, Muhammad Al-Husayan, Noor, Outlandish, 786, SHAAM, Khaleel Muhammad, Nazeel Azmi, Hamza Robertson and many others. They also assisted RAIHAN (Malaysia) in producing its popular Allahu track, and provided backing vocals for Zain Bhika's “Wedding Song”.

Additionally, Aashiq al-Rasul conducts workshops in schools, mentors nasheed clubs and provides performance demonstrations for students, particularly within the inner city. They believe in giving children a chance to develop their own latent creative talents.

A central part of their work with youth is to build their confidence and inspire them to do things they would not otherwise do. Aashiq al-Rasul believe that those who are skilled in creative self-expression would not seek to be destructive elements within society, but rather improve upon that which they found and be responsible citizens.

Aashiq al-Rasul also continues to work with charities across the globe. They have worked alongside 5 Pillars, Muslim Hands, Islamic Relief, Islamic Help, Children in Deen and many others.



Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience a magical night of soul-soothing music from the UK's most exhilarating contemporary Islamic ensemble!

Buy your tickets now through SISTIC website www.sistic.com.sg SISTIC Mobile App, SISTIC Hotline:(65) 6348 5555 and SISTIC Authorized Agents.

For more details, please call, SMS or WhatsApp to +65 9446 2146, or visit: qiswah.com.sg

Venue:
The Star Theatre @ The Star Performing Arts Centre (Next to Buona Vista MRT Station), 1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore 138617

Date:
November 14, 2014

Time:
8:15 pm - 10:30 pm

Prices:
S$28, S$38, S$48

Buy your tickets now through SISTIC website www.sistic.com.sg SISTIC Mobile App, SISTIC Hotline:(65) 6348 5555 and SISTIC Authorized Agents.

For more details, please call, SMS or WhatsApp to +65 9446 2146, or visit: qiswah.com.sg