Next up at Sisters, Tuesday October 21!

Sheikh Emam’s music is wry, witty, revolutionary Arabic folk from the 60’s, 70's, and 80’s. This show features his music and story, including his early upbringing, partnership with Poet Mohamad Negm, and their struggles against state censorship and imprisonment until the revival of their music and poetry in recent years. Emam's music is influenced by Quran recitation along with the popular music of composer Zakaria Ahmad. This show will be narrated in English along with song translations.

Featuring:
Alia Haju on vocals and frame drum
Mohamed Salah on oud and vocals 
Bashar Farran on Bass and vocals
Sami abu Shumays on violin and vocals 
Zafer Tawil on Percussion and vocals

Full details: https://brooklynmaqam.com/event/6274017/737024965/sheikh-emam-in-new-york