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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: Saturday, March 29, 9 - 11pm
WHERE: Alwan for the Arts
WHAT: Diverse Traditions: Arab Folk Music in Regional Expression
This evening features Ahmed Alrodini, accompanied by Isaac Gutwilik, (Yemeni, Red Sea coast); Naji Youssef (Lebanese, djbeli); and Abdel Rahim with Brahim Fribgane (Moroccan, Berber).
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
Alwan for the Arts, Cultural Center
16 Beaver St., 4th Floor (corner New St.)
Manhattan, Financial District • 212-967-4318
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Diverse Traditions: Arab Folk Music in Regional Expression
03/29/08
9:00PM - 11:00PM
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