On 8th February 2017, HURT Foundation was honoured to host ghazal maestro Talat Aziz for a special benefit concert that seamlessly united poetry, melody, and purpose.
Talat Aziz is celebrated for bringing refined ghazals to contemporary audiences, and that evening was no exception. His warm baritone and thoughtful interpretations created an intimate setting where every verse felt personal. The audience experienced not just a concert, but a shared emotional journey.
For HURT Foundation, this event played a vital role in advancing awareness around its rehabilitation and skill-building initiatives. Guests were introduced to the Foundation’s work with Children’s Aid Society, its vocational training programs, and its mission to empower youth through education and dignity.
The concert attracted long-time supporters as well as newcomers discovering HURT Foundation for the first time. Many attendees expressed how the music helped them connect deeply with the cause — demonstrating how cultural engagement often succeeds where conventional appeals cannot.
Funds raised during the evening supported ongoing educational and community programs, while the visibility generated by Talat Aziz’s presence helped broaden the Foundation’s reach. Beyond financial impact, the concert strengthened relationships with patrons, volunteers, and civic partners.
Talat Aziz’s participation symbolized something larger: artists standing beside humanitarian work, lending credibility and compassion through their craft. His performance reminded everyone present that art has the power to heal, unite, and inspire responsibility.
The Foundation remembers this evening not only for its musical excellence, but for the collective goodwill it generated — a testament to how ghazals can echo far beyond the stage.
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