Global Encounters Festival Drumline

As the composer, performer, and organizer of the drumline for the opening and half-time shows of the Global Encounters Festival (GE Festival), I led a talented group of musicians from India, Pakistan, Syria, and the United States. This festival brought together over 4,000 artists and athletes from over 50 countries, celebrating pluralism and rooted in the values of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community, organized and ran completely by volunteers. The GE Festival was shortlisted for the 2026 Middle East Event Awards for Best Community Event.