2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hugh Hodgson School of Music Room 521 Sponsored by: Hugh Hodgson School of Music Contact: Joshua Cutchin 706-542-4752  Ustad Ghulam Farid Nizami, a 17th generation Pakistani musician, poet and composer gives a free workshop.As a descendant of Mian Tan Sen, court musician of 16th century Moghal Emperor Akbar the Great, Nizami is a master of Hindustani and Sufi music in the Senia Gharana tradition.  He has performed for all Pakistani heads of state as well as for 3 United States presidents, Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Saudi King Abdullah, and Jordani King Hussein.Nizami is the creator behind several educational television programs in his native Pakistan, and has appeared countless time both on television and radio.  As a teacher, Nizami taught the first female tabla and sitar players in pakistan during his 30 year educational career before coming the the USA as a Fulbright Scholar in 2008.In addition to his workshop, Nizami will also give a free performance in Ramsey Concert Hall on Nov. 2, at 6 p.m.  HHSOM