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The MBF features Kathak\/Harmonium maestra Amika Kushwaha, dazzling the audience stupendous footwork patterns and blinding pirouettes, Ghazal\/Tabla Wizard Cassius Khan who combines the Classical styles of Ghazal\/Thumri singing and the Tabla.<\/p>\n<h2>12th Annual Mushtari Begum Festival<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: September 23, 2023<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 7pm-9pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: Massey Theatre<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster<br \/>\n<strong>Phone<\/strong>: 604-521-5050<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masseytheatre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.masseytheatre.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 12th Annual Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance returns to Massey Theatre as one of the premiere festivals celebrating Indian Classical Music and Dance. 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