In it's inaugural edition this year, several Aga Khan Music Awards winners have been announced with the performance award to be revealed 30 March during a gala in Lisbon. Focusing on musicians, music education institutions and initiatives, and musical heritage from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, the laureates revealed each have made a remarkable contribution to their field. Patron’s AwardTo be bestowed on Mohammad Reza Shajarian from Iran, who is widely considered the foremost living exponent of Persian classical music (dastgah). Aga Khan Music AwardsThe winners of the announced categories will be given awards during the official ceremony to take place in Lisbon, Portugal on Friday 30 March. During the same ceremony the winners of Aga Khan Music Award in Performance will be revealed.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 28, 2019 13:07 UTC