Canadian Asian Music Society (CAMS) Kianoush Khalilian

Asian music
rooted in tradition

Bringing tradition into conversation with contemporary art through music.

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Canadian Asian Music Society

Asian musical traditions
Contemporary expression

Rooted in Asian traditions
Connected through music

CAMS brings artists, audiences and communities together through performance, education and cultural exchange.

Our work connects musical heritage with the possibilities of contemporary expression.

About the Society
Musicians acknowledging their audience after a live performance
Performance, collaboration and a shared musical language.
Performance / Education / Cultural exchange

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Audience enjoying a CAMS performance
Cultural Programs

Concerts &
Cultural Programs

Live performances and cultural events creating space for artistic exchange, shared discovery and connection.

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Artists in conversation
Education

A shared practice
An open exchange

Explore Asian musical traditions through workshops, educational programs and encounters with artists.

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The performance initiative of CAMS

Canadian Asian Ensemble

Music beyond borders

The Canadian Asian Ensemble (CAE) is the performance initiative of CAMS, bringing together musicians from diverse Asian and Canadian traditions through live concerts and collaborative performances.

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Canadian Asian Ensemble Performance initiative of CAMS
Traditional percussion performance featuring hand drums
Traditional percussion in performance
The Instrument Series

Discover traditional instruments

Explore the instruments of Asian music, their origins and the traditions that shape their sound.

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Across traditions

Many traditions

New conversations

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artistic exchange

For musicians

Explore volunteer musician opportunities and artistic collaboration.

For partners

Connect your organization with our performances and cultural programs.

For the future

Support music, learning and meaningful connections across communities.

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