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Presented by BAC Folk Arts, Brooklyn Maqam Arab Music Festival is a rare opportunity to experience the remarkable variety of Arab music traditions that flourish throughout the metro area!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 5, 7 – 9pm
WHERE Najeeb’s Place
WHAT: Oud-Off I: Oud and Qahwa
The “Oudman” Najeeb Shaheen with his special guest Dimitri Mikelis improvise on and explain the revered stringed instrument of Arab music, the oud. Sip an Arabic coffee with cardamom (qahawa arbiyya) while listening.
Throughout March 2008, BAC will present the Brooklyn Maqam Arab Music Festival, a groundbreaking celebration of Arab musical traditions in Brooklyn. In a series of concerts, symposia and workshops throughout the month, Brooklyn Maqam will feature nearly 100 New York-based musicians and groups representing musical traditions from Egypt, Yemen, Palestine, Iraq, Israel, Morocco, Syria and Lebanon in venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn, such as Alwan for the Arts, BAM Café, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College (BCBC), Joe’s Pub, and more.
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Venue Information and Directions
Najeeb’s Place (Restaurant)
374 Graham Ave. (corner Skillman Ave.)
Williamsburg • 718-387-8333
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Oud-Off I: Oud and Qahwa
03/05/08
7:00PM - 9:00PM
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