About Me
The Power of Art
I am a physician, musician and community leader who is passionate about the arts and its ability serve as a medium to connect across perceived boundaries and heal the places within our beings where medicine cannot reach.
My artistic roots are intimately woven though my clinical work in primary care oncology, palliative care, addictions medicine and medical education.
Art is in everything I do.
“I wouldn’t be the physician I am today without my musical journey. It has been the one constant; a medium for ambition, healing and connection through my own personal journey.”
Artistic Experiences
Devotional Expressions
His Highness Aga Khan’s Aiglemont Estate during His momentous 80th Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Homage Ceremony celebrations.
Collaborations with Bollywood composers and mentors Salim-Sulaiman
Jubilee Mubarak|Padharo Mawla|2014 Roy Thompson (Toronto)|2016 Jubilee Games (Dubai)|Shukhranalla (2016 TV movie)
Coach, Masterclass Invitee, Stage Performer, Producer
International Jubilee Arts Festival (Lisbon, Portugal)
National Ismaili Muslim Youth Choir CD (Mentor/Producer)
Arranger, Vocalist, Composer, Choral Director - Sufi devotional expressions (@farhanshah |@shahidrehman)
Tajalli Lounge|Maqam Station| Ishq Vocal Ensemble
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Serving our Communities
Calgary Opera Board of Directors - Awakening our senses and building community one top-notch magical production at a time. Calgary Opera continues to innovate, nurture emerging artists, and inspire through music and storytelling. Thrilled to contribute to the vibrant Calgary arts scene!
World Partnership Walk - Songs for Peace
> $40,000 raised to help alleviate global poverty
Imagine This (Nureen Sumar, Zaheed Damani, Shea Michael)
Sun Will Rise (Zaheed Damani, Ashifa Hasham, Nureen Sumar).
*Stay tuned for our 2nd original composition to raise funds and awareness for the Aga Khan Foundation’s World Partnership Walk!
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Award-winning Ensembles
Udan Khatola (Farhan Shah|Shahid Rehman) “Saavan”
Global Music Awards | TMA (award recipients)
Intercontinental Music Awards (nominee)
Tajalli Lounge “Haseebi”
Global Music Awards (nominee)
Award winning Tasmiya Productions:
vocalist, arranger, choral director
Salim-Sulaiman: “Jubilee Mubarak” (choir director)
Tasmiya Prod.: “Ali Goyam”|“Noor-e-Zamaan” - by Faizan Kazani (choral arranger)
Ardesco Vocal Ensemble (co-founders: Andrew Mangal & Nureen Sumar)
Mondiale Chorale Competition (1st Nationals|2nd in World rounds)
Effusion a cappella: effusion.ca
International Championship for Collegiate A cappella champions 2002
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