November 8: Dolunay at Brooklyn Folk Festival
Dolunay infuses classic and contemporary traditions with an urban grit that can only be found in New York City’s confluence of musical and cultural forces. With an array of original compositions offered alongside renditions of Turkish and Rumeli standards, the music of Dolunay (Turkish for “full moon”) offers listeners an escape from the press of city life.
The Brooklyn Folk Fest has tons of great artists in a variety of styles, do yourself a favor and check out the full schedule here!
November 11: Tan Haw at Barbès
"... a radical improviser who explores the intersection of Iranian classical music with various forms of contemporary music." —Bandcamp Daily
Tan Haw is the stage name of Mani Nilchiani, an Iranian musician based between Brooklyn and Mexico. Trained in Setâr, vocals, and the Radif tradition, his music grows from Persian classical roots into contemporary experiments across Persian, Azerbaijani, English, and Spanish.
November 17: Group Maqam Classes: Maqam Hijazkar Kurd
Learn Arabic Music from master musician and educator Sami Abu Shumays, co-author of the acclaimed book Inside Arabic Music and creator of the YouTube series "Maqam Lessons."
The group call-and-response singing format of these classes creates a non-judgmental environment that makes learning enjoyable. Non-musicians, beginner musicians, and experienced practitioners will all benefit from the insights and pragmatic approach Sami offers.
November 24: Ishtiaq / اشتياق at Sisters
Fatin presents Ishtiaq / اشتياق - songs of longing as performed by the prima donnas of the Levant from the 90's and early 2000's. Featuring hits from Nawal Al Zoghbi, Najwa Karam, Diana Haddad, and more, with:
Fatin - vocals
Sami Abu Shumays - violin
Zafer Tawil - oud
Mohammed Hmidan - keyboard
Bashar Farran - bass
Johnny Faraj - riq
Nezih Antakli - darbuka
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