Mona Miari and Tarab Ensemble 7:30pm, Saturday, September 30, 2023 David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center 61 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023 FREE

There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon. For more information, visit http://www.lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/mona-miari-and-tarab-ensemble

Mona Miari and Tarab Ensemble Mona Miari - vocals Sami Abu Shumays - violin Zafer Tawil - oud John Murchison - qanun Gilbert Mansour - percussion Johnny Farraj – riq

Growing up influenced by various cultures, Mona Miari is dedicated to showcasing the richness of Arabic culture and music. She embarked on a professional music career, taking part of various cultural festivals and concerts where she combines Palestinian/Levantine folklore into her performances and repertoire, expressing her diverse upbringing by exploring and reapplying the Arabic languages to different music genres, embracing global influences. She has graced stages worldwide across the U.S., the Arab World, and Europe, captivating audiences with her mesmerising, elegant talent at various prestigious venues and festivals such as Umbria Jazz Festival, Palermo Classical Jazz Festival, BAM, Steri Hall (IT), Drom, and many others. With boundless talent and unwavering dedication to cultural enrichment, Mona Miari continues to inspire, leaving an indelible mark on the music world through her unique artistry and commitment to exploration.

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 at Barbes 7pm Wednesday October 11th, 2023 Barbes - 376 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 $20 cover

Karim Nagi is an Egyptian percussionist, composer and teaching artist based in Chicago. He has authored several instructional videos for Arab percussion rhythms and instruments. His 2022 album “Huzam” features his original compositions. He is the producer of 19 annual sessions of the Arab Dance Seminar, and is currently on the Board of Directors of Chamber Music America. He combines his musical performance with public speaking on diversity and cultural advocacy, which can be seen in his latest TEDx Talk “The Tambourine, My Partner in Diplomacy and Disruption”. https://www.karimnagi.com

Featuring: Karim Nagi - percussion, buzuk Sami Abu Shumays - Violin Brian Prunka - oud John Murchison - Bass Gideon Forbes - Nay

Often referred to as “Sufi Blues,” Gnawa is rooted in Morocco’s ancient history. Over centuries, infectious rhythms and polytheistic spiritual beliefs originating from West African slaves integrated with Islam and the indigenous culture of Morocco, giving birth to a hybrid spiritual sect and musical community. The lyrics of Gnawa songs are actually prayers invoking saints and spirits for freedom and liberation. Like Blues music from the American south, Gnawa is revered and treasured throughout Morocco for its soulfulness.

Innov Gnawa Tuesday October 24th 2023 8pm (7:30pm Doors) SISTERS - 900 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 $20 Admission

Followed by the monthly Arabic music jam!

Innov Gnawa is an NYC-based Grammy-nominated music group led by Ma’alem Hassan Ben Jaafer. The title Ma’alem, meaning master, denotes Ben Jaafer’s ancestral heritage of the musical tradition, which was passed down generationally within his family in Morocco. As spiritual elder of the ensemble, he plays the three-stringed African bass, or guembri. Ben Jaafer is accompanied by Amino Belyamani and Nawfal Atiq, along with a brotherhood of guest musicians, all playing the karkabas, metal castanets whose staccato sound is said to represent the shackles and chains of slaves.

Brooklyn Maqam Presents: Orchestra Farha, featuring Zahra Alzubaidi 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 focuses on 1970's Arabic music from Egypt and around the Arab world. This performance will highlight deep cuts from iconic Egyptian composers Hany Mehanna and Baligh Hamdi, as well as hits from Iraq, featuring vocalist Zahra Alzubadi. Join us for a night of electric, groovy music rarely heard live.

Featuring: Zahra AlZubaidi- voice Sami Abu Shumays & Sarah Mueller, violin Gideon Forbes, nay and saxophone Josh Farrar, electric guitar Mohammad Araki, keyboard Marwan Allam, bass Johnny Farraj & Nezih Antakli, percussion