This week we are going to be focusing on noori. Reflecting on their tour with Center Stage, they had this to say, "All of this has been a great learning experience because we transferred and ... Read more >>
After years of planning, the first round of Center Stage has wrapped up. It’s hard to believe all that has happened over the past six months, and we wanted to take a photographic look back at the ... Read more >>
When the lights dimmed and the stage came into focus, a man appeared, crossing quickly toward the bongo-like drums situated in the back corner. He tapped out a quick beat and then gestured for us ... Read more >>
Arieb Azhar and his band were amazing. Kind and friendly from the moment they pulled into the driveway, the members of the band were always making music, or talking about it. Guitarist Zeeshan ... Read more >>
The raves just keep coming in…
Artists, ambassadors, special guests, and our funder partners alike had a great time at the June 19 Center Stage launch at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium ... Read more >>
Tonight, Pakistani band noori (along with singer-songwriter Arieb Azhar) perform at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage in DC to kick off the Center StageSM artists' tours throughout the U.S. Read more >>
I'm so excited to watch Center StageSM artist Arieb Azhar perform this Tuesday, June 19 in Washington, DC, as he kicks off his month-long U.S. tour. Below, the singer-songwriter tells us where he ... Read more >>
What a year it has been! Three foundations signed on to help meet the goals of Center Stage, we traveled to Haiti, Indonesia, and Pakistan to meet with the artists, and the tour planning is ... Read more >>