Born in 1963 to Pakistani father and Chilean mother. Jazz and classical guitarist has worked with Sting, Joe Zawinul, Cassandra Wilson, Lester Bowie, Dave Holland, Robert Walter, Carl Denson, Kahil el Zabar, Defunckt, and Ramsey Lewis.
Formed The Fareed Haque Group in the early 90’s and in 2001 co-founded the jam super-group Garaj Mahal; and since has joined George Brooks’ group Summit, featuring Zakir Hussein and Steve Smith.