We are really happy to be a partner on an exciting new project from Remix ⟷ Culture! This one-of-a-kind event will feature brand new collaborations between traditional musicians, remix artists, and DJs rooted in the SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) region with a stellar cast of artists!

Remix ⟷ Culture presents Tanfis Wed, Nov 30, 7:30 PM Public Records - 233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Tickets on Sale now! -> https://dice.fm/event/vor77-remix-culture-presents-tanfis-30th-nov-public-records-new-york-tickets

This fall Remix ⟷ Culture is premiering a new series of collaborations between traditional musicians, remix artists, and DJs rooted in the SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) region. For our first installment of the "Tanfis" series at Public Records, we will present a 3-hour audio-visual journey seamlessly blending acoustic trance with electronic dance, drawing the audience into a cathartic release. Leading this journey are a collective of critically acclaimed performing artists from Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, and the US: Marwan Allam (bass), and Nezih Antakli (percussion), Layale Chaker (violin), The Brooklyn Nomads' Hadi and Mo Eldebek (oud, bouzouk, percussion, voice), Eren Erdoğan (zurna, kaval, duduk), Remix ⟷ Culture's HAT (live video remixing), John Murchison (qanun), Haza's Myyuh (DJ and live remixing), and Disco Tehran's Mani Nilchiani (setar, voice, electronics).

The series explores the theme of "Tanfis," which is understood in Arabic as the journey of the nafs (self/soul) from a place of stuckness towards liberation, from the holding of breath to the exhalation. In English, tanfis can be translated as "catharsis." The notion of tanfis invites us to meet the crises of our time with transcendent revelry. To lean into our imaginations. To create together, locally, globally, and in solidarity.

This event is co-sponsored by Delight Factory and Brooklyn Maqam.

Kane Mathis at Barbes 7pm, Wednesday December 14th 2022 Barbes -- 376 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 $20 Admission

Kane’s Oud study began in 1998 with Mutlu Torun, the head of strings and composition at Istanbul's I.T.U. conservatory. In 2000 Kane began what would become five and half years of continual study with Oud virtuoso Münir Nurettin Beken. A year after completing his study Kane took over leadership of the Seattle Turkish Music Student Ensemble, a performing group that focused on Ottoman music theory and Fasīl performance. Kane has performed his original works all over the world with recent notable appearances including Werkstatt Der Kulturen in Berlin, Germany, the University of Sheffield, England, and the premier of his suite for solo Oud in Byblos, Lebanon.

This program will combine traditional light classical repertoire with compositions from Kane’s latest record ‘Geminus’ which has been on the North American Radio charts in the top 20 for over a year since its release. This evening's performing ensemble was assembled uniquely for this performance.

Featuring: Kane Mathis - Oud Layale Chaker - Violin Shane Shanahan - Percussion John Murchison - Bass

www.kanemathis.com

Arabic Music Jam at Sisters 8pm, Tuesday December 20th Sisters Brooklyn, 900 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Come and hang for the next Arabic music jam at Sisters! As usual, vibe is relaxed and music starts around 8pm. Bring your oud, violin, riq, etc., or just come and listen to the music and enjoy the food and drinks at one of our favorite spots in Brooklyn.

For first time musicians, come and talk to one of the organizers when you get there about joining in!