Arab-Influenced Song Traditions in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Brooklyn 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: Sunday, March 30, 1:30 - 3:30pm WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library/Grand Army Plaza, Stevan A. Dweck Center WHAT: Answering the Call to Prayer: Arab-Influenced Song Traditions in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Brooklyn Artists include the choir of the Catholic Melkite Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, led by Barbara Giancola; the ensemble, Tarab, specializing in Sufi repertoire; Yeheskel Zion, rabbi, cantor, and singer of pizmonim, songs with sacred Hebrew texts, set to the melodies of Arab music; and singer of nasheed, an Islamic-oriented song form popular throughout the Muslim world. 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. More Info Venue Information and Directions Brooklyn Public Library/ Grand Army Plaza, Stevan A. Dweck Center Grand Army Plaza (intersection Flatbush Ave. and Eastern Pkwy.) Prospect Heights ? 718-230-2100 Public Transportation Directions via HopStop Directions via Google Maps