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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Fareed Haque, a Chicago-born guitarist born in 1963, has established himself as a pivotal figure in jazz fusion and world music. Known for collaborations with Zawinul Syndicate, Sting, Paquito D'Rivera, Garaj Mahal, and the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra, Haque also shares his knowledge as an NIU professor and leads multiple groups. His work spans jazz guitar, classical crossover, and fusion, weaving Latin and Indian influences into dynamic performances that have earned critical acclaim and awards, including Guitar Player Magazine's Best World Guitarist (2009) and a 2007 Independent Music Award with Garaj Mahal. The Fareed Haque Group continues this legacy with adventurous repertoire, original compositions, and virtuosic performances that connect audiences to a global musical conversation.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Explore the Fareed Haque Group: a project rooted in improvisation, intricate melodies, and cross-cultural textures. Whether you’re seeking an intimate set at a historic venue or a bold fusion show in a larger space, secure your seats and experience the warmth and spontaneity Haque brings to every performance.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming tour highlights include a Chicago stop at Epiphany Center for the Arts on December 21, 2025, a mid-winter engagement at Dazzle Denver (January 16–17, 2026), and a residency at The Green Mill (January 30–31, 2026). The journey continues with stops at Next Picture Show in Dixon, IL (February 11, 2026), Gorton Center in Lake Forest, IL (February 13, 2026), Artifact Events in Chicago (February 15, 2026), and a special appearance at Iridium in New York, NY (May 9, 2026). Each show offers a distinct program spotlighting Haque’s fusion of jazz with world-music sensibilities, drawing on his diverse experiences with Sting, Paquito D'Rivera, and Garaj Mahal. For the latest updates, follow official channels and artist pages linked below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Fareed Haque Group

  • Biography: Chicago-born guitarist Fareed Haque (b. 1963) has played with Zawinul Syndicate, Sting, Paquito D'Rivera, Garaj Mahal, and the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra; he has also served as NIU professor and leads multiple groups. Awards include Guitar Player Magazine's Best World Guitarist (2009) and a 2007 Independent Music Award with Garaj Mahal, plus Chicago Reader recognition for World Music ensembles.
  • Genre: Jazz, jazz fusion, world music, Latin and Indian influences; Haque's work spans jazz guitar, classical crossover, and fusion projects (per Wikipedia/official bios).
  • Latest release: Return to the Joyous Lake released May 9, 2025 (Bandcamp), with a CD edition by Wahdude Music and a digital release via Art of Life Records.
  • 2025 tour: The Fareed Haque Group is slated for late-2025 through mid-2026 shows including Epiphany Center for the Arts (Chicago, Dec 21, 2025), Dazzle Denver (Denver, Jan 16-17, 2026), The Green Mill (Chicago, Jan 30-31, 2026), Next Picture Show (Dixon, IL, Feb 11, 2026), Gorton Center (Lake Forest, IL, Feb 13, 2026), Artifact Events (Chicago, Feb 15, 2026) and Iridium (New York, NY, May 9, 2026).
  • Social media: Official site at fareed.com, Bandcamp pages for Fareed Haque and Fareed Haque Group, plus YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook links.

The records

Fareed Haque Group Discography

  • Return to the Joyous Lake
    2025 · Wahdude Music / Art of Life Records
  • Casseus!
    2023 · Bandcamp / Wahdude Music
  • IndoBalkan
    2020 · Delmark Records
  • New Latin American Music For Guitar And String Quartet
    2018 · Delmark Records
  • Trance Hypothesis
    2013 · Delmark Records
  • Out of Nowhere
    2013 · Charleston Square
  • Macedonian Blues
    2001 · Proteus
  • Seven Boats: Music for Two Guitars
    2004 · Proteus
  • Plays Classical Guitar
    2004 · Wahdude Music
  • Cosmic Hug
    2005 · Magnatude
  • Flat Planet
    2008 · Owl Studios
  • Sacred Addiction
    1993 · Blue Note
  • Opaque
    1995 · Blue Note
  • Déjà Vu
    1997 · Blue Note
  • Voices Rising
    1988 · Pangaea
  • Manresa
    1989 · Pangaea

The hits

Top Fareed Haque Group Songs

  • Furry Slippers
    2014 · Jazz Radio Airplay Top 10

Upcoming tour highlights include a Chicago stop at Epiphany Center for the Arts on December 21, 2025, a mid-winter engagement at Dazzle Denver (January 16–17, 2026), and a residency at The Green Mill (January 30–31, 2026). The journey continues with stops at Next Picture Show in Dixon, IL (February 11, 2026), Gorton Center in Lake Forest, IL (February 13, 2026), Artifact Events in Chicago (February 15, 2026), and a special appearance at Iridium in New York, NY (May 9, 2026). Each show offers a distinct program spotlighting Haque’s fusion of jazz with world-music sensibilities, drawing on his diverse experiences with Sting, Paquito D'Rivera, and Garaj Mahal. For the latest updates, follow official channels and artist pages linked below.

Social channels and official sites: Fareed Haque – official site: fareed.com; Fareed Haque Group on Bandcamp: Bandcamp; Fareed Haque on Bandcamp (solo): Bandcamp; YouTube: YouTube; Instagram: Instagram; Twitter/X: Twitter; Facebook: Facebook.

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