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"THE LUCKY ONES": A Literary Soundscape (A book launch by Zara Chowdhary)
South Asia Institute is proud to launch Zara Chowdhary’s acclaimed debut memoir "THE LUCKY ONES", in a unique book reading accompanied by a musical soundtrack presented with Hindustani vocalist Ezaz Ahmed and sufi-folk producer Ankur Malhotra, as they blend Chowdhary's lyrical prose with the sounds and textures of her family's story and the interwoven lives of the Indian Muslim communities.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, July 20 (2 to 3:30 p.m.)
WHERE: 1925. South Michigan Ave, Chicago, Il, 606013
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Lucky Ones is a moving memoir by Zar Chowdhary, a survivor of anti-Muslim violence in contemporary India that delicately weaves political and family histories in a tribute to her country’s unique Islamic heritage.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Zara Chowdhary is a writer and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin. She has an MFA in creative writing and environment from Iowa State University and a master's in writing for performance from the University of Leeds.
Autographed copies of The Lucky Ones can be pre-ordered with tickets to the event. They will also be available for purchase on the day of the event.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2496409-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2496409-2
