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Arash Barez and the Aseman Ensemble— live at Victoria Hall.

On 8 September, this unique evening brings together artists, diplomats, human rights defenders and the public around the universal language of music. At its heart: a concert by the Aseman ensemble (“sky” in Persian), Afghan and Japanese musicians based in Paris.

Founded by singer and composer Arash Barez, the ensemble unites rubab master Kengo Saito, Mojtaba Habibi (co-founder of Kabul Dreams), violinist Alia Païenda and guitarist Abi Rezai — blending Afghan traditions, Persian poetry and contemporary sound, with guest singer Dawood Pazhman.

The evening at a glance
  • Public Panel Discussion on Cultural Rights in Afghanistan: 18:30 – 19:30
  • Music Concert: Arash Barez and the Aseman Ensemble: 20:30-22:00

Free entry — reservation required.

Part of Blooming Afghanistan: Art Resists – Hope Blooms during the 63rd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, the event is organized by: Victoria Hall, OMCT (World Organisation against Torture), Human Rights Defenders Plus (HRD+), Civil Society & Human Rights Network (CSHRN), Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization (AHRDO), Artistic Freedom Initiative – Initiative pour la Liberté Artistique (AFI-ILA), Action for Development, Embassy of Foreign Artists (EoFA).

With the support of: the Embassy & Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Geneva, the Swiss Confederation, Forum-Asia, ADDO, Centre for Human Rights Advocacy, Dialogue Hub – Common Ground, and CDP-G (Centre pour le Dialogue et le Progrès – Genève)

 


 

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Arash Barez et l’ensemble Aseman — en direct au Victoria Hall.

Le 8 septembre, cette soirée unique réunit artistes, diplomates, défenseurs des droits humains et public autour du langage universel de la musique. En son cœur : un concert de l’ensemble Aseman (« ciel » en persan), des musiciens afghans et japonais basés à Paris.

Fondé par le chanteur et compositeur Arash Barez, l’ensemble unit le maître du rubab Kengo Saito, Mojtaba Habibi (cofondateur de Kabul Dreams), la violoniste Alia Païenda et le guitariste Abi Rezai — mêlant traditions afghanes, poésie persane et sonorités contemporaines, avec la participation du chanteur invité Dawood Pazhman.

La soirée en bref
  • Table ronde publique sur les droits culturels en Afghanistan : 18h30 – 19h30
  • Concert : Arash Barez et l’ensemble Aseman : 20h30 – 22h00

Entrée libre — sur réservation.

Dans le cadre de Blooming Afghanistan : Art Resists – Hope Blooms, durant la 63e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme de l’ONU à Genève. L’événement est organisé par : Victoria Hall, OMCT (Organisation mondiale contre la torture), Human Rights Defenders Plus (HRD+), Civil Society & Human Rights Network (CSHRN), Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization (AHRDO), Artistic Freedom Initiative – Initiative pour la Liberté Artistique (AFI-ILA), Action for Development, Embassy of Foreign Artists (EoFA).

Avec le soutien de : l’Ambassade et Mission permanente de la République islamique d’Afghanistan à Genève, la Confédération suisse, Forum-Asia, ADDO, Centre for Human Rights Advocacy, Dialogue Hub – Common Ground, et CDP-G (Centre pour le Dialogue et le Progrès – Genève).

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