The Agam Septet is a new project led by Sami Abu Shumays focused on virtuosic Arabic (and some Turkish) instrumental music, inspired by the music of Egyptian violinist Abdo Dagher and Turkish kanun player Goksel Baktagir. This first show will highlight four of Sami's own instrumental compositions - in their first public premieres - alongside some of the pieces that inspired them and Sami's violin playing in general.

Featuring:

Sami Abu Shumays, Violin
Gideon Forbes, Nay
Gabe Lavin, oud
Zafer Tawil, qanun
John Murchison, bass
Alber Baseel, percussion
Johnny Farraj, percussion

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Date: Tuesday June 23rd 2026
Location: Sisters, 900 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Time: 8pm (7:30 Doors)