Join this special class to learn the system of Arabic melodies and scales – known as maqam – from Sami Abu Shumays, a world-renowned master practitioner.

Maqam Mastery Made Simple, with Sami Abu Shumays
7pm-8:30pm, December 6th 2023
Brooklyn School…

Join Hadi Eldebek, one of the leading Arab musicians in New York City, and his talented friends as they take you on a journey through the rich tapestry of Hadi's original compositions, which are rooted in his Arabic cultural heritage.

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Esraa Warda: T'meryil Invasion 
9:30pm November 13th and 14th, 2023 
Joe's Pub - 425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003 
Tickets on Sale Now! -- https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2023/c/cheikha-rabia--esraa-warda/

Esraa Warda's "T'meryil Invasion" is a collection of danced stories foregrounding the ancestral feminist…

We are happy to welcome Palestinian Huda Asfour for this month's date at Barbes.

Huda Asfour 
7pm Wednesday November 8th, 2023 
Barbes - 376 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 
$20 cover

Huda, a musician and biomedical engineer, transcends boundaries in…

Brooklyn Maqam Presents: Orchestra Farha, featuring Zahra Alzubaidi 
8pm (7pm doors) 
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 
The Sultan Room - 234 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237 
$25 Admission

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Orchestra Farha is an acoustic-electric ensemble that…

For our next event, we welcome Karim Nagi all the way from Chicago for this special performance at Barbes. Karim is a prolific performer, composer and educator - come and enjoy this set of original compositions and classics!

Karim Nagi…

Brooklyn Maqam regretfully announces that because of visa complications, Firas Andari will not be making it to the US to perform.  We are really disappointed, but remain committed to presenting beautiful music in place of his scheduled performances.

Palestinian vocalist…

Brooklyn Maqam is proud to announce that Lebanese vocalist and oudist Firas Andari will perform in NYC this fall.  Firas is a wonderful musician, and we couldn't be happier that he is the first artist Brooklyn Maqam has brought…

Can't wait for this night of music from Taktouka band!  Bringing Arab folk music together with electronics and western jazz instruments for a unique a modern sound born in NYC.  

Taktouka Band 
7pm Wednesday September 13th, 2023 
Barbes - 376…

Brooklyn Maqam is proud to announce that Lebanese vocalist and oudist Firas Andari will perform in NYC this fall.  Firas is a wonderful musician, and we couldn't be happier that he is the first artist Brooklyn Maqam has brought from…

For our next event at Sisters, come and hang for an electric and eclectic night of music by revered Arab  composers such as Riyad al Sunbati and Mohammed Fawzi alongside Western influences like Ennio Morricone, Link Wray, and that late…