David Harrington

David Harrington is the founding member and first violinist of the Kronos Quartet.

Jean During

Jean During is a renowned ethnomusicologist whose expertise spans the musical cultures of Iran and Greater Central Asia.

Akram Khan

Akram Khan is a celebrated British dancer choreographer.

Salima Hashmi

Salima Hashmi is one of the most influential and well-respected artists and curators in Pakistan.

Nouri Iskandar

Syrian musician and musicologist Nouri Iskandar is one of the most important researchers and composers working on old Syrian music.