Musician. Author. Researcher at the intersection of Performance. Education. Global Artistic Programming
Across all of her work, she is equally devoted to sound, silence, and listening

author of upcoming illustrated book The Adventures of Bunny – افسانهٔ خرگوش , featuring bespoke hand-painted miniatures by Kaihan Hamidi
research project on 4th/6th c. fresco paintings in Bamyan caves, musicians, Afghanistan
research project manager digitizing archives of Louis Dupree, support from Nancy Dupree, Indiana University, Afghanistan Center at Kabul University

on albums of Ezra Furman, Além Cabul, Arc Iris, Jerry Joseph, Amine and Hamza M’raihi, Nicole Atkins &Jim Sclavunos + more
on stage at Newport Folk, Kennedy Center, End of the Road, Union Chapel, Greek Theatre, Institute Français Afghanistan, Preservation Hall + more
on media in Rolling Stone, Forbes, PBS News Hour, Boston Globe, Getty Images, New York Times, Guardian, ANTI- records/Bella Union + more
speaker on music, human rights, and education at Tufts University Fletcher School, Fundación BBVA, SXSW, USIP, British Council, House of Parliament, Royal Asiatic Society + more

executive-level contributions to the development of National Institute of Music in Afghanistan, Rock School Kabul, The Initiative to Education Afghan Women
— leadership in strategic planning, artist and education-centered logistics, and sustainable cross-cultural engagement; has led international performances, artist residencies, and institutional development and partnerships, with a focus on supporting creative communities in complex or transitional contexts

holds degrees from Interlochen Arts Academy, Indiana University, and is alumni of New England Conservatory

صد دانه انار و یک دانه پیسته
one hundred pomegranates and one pistachio
background drawing by Safia & Jamilla, January 11, 2018