Syrian-American composer Abyad reimagines classical Arabic music

CNN’s Becky Anderson goes on an Arabic classical musical journey with Syrian-American composer Faraj Abyad, who is performing with the Athar Orchestra, commissioned by the Abu Dhabi Festival, in an ...
SF Station

Ali Paris Trio: Arabic Classical - From Morocco to Syria

Ali Paris, voice and qanun, Faisal Zedan, percussion. Moroccan Gnawa, Egyptian Samai, Syrian Longas – musical forms rarely heard in the West, yet beloved by millions of people across Northern Africa ...
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“Treasures of the East” concert revives classical Arabic music at Damascus Opera House

Damascus, Jan. 29 (SANA) The Eastern Music Ensemble on Wednesday evening presented a concert of classical Arabic music at the Damascus Opera House, offering a selection of iconic works from the ...
The Washington Post

Sabah Fakhri, Syrian tenor who helped preserve classical Arabic music, dies at 88

BEIRUT — Sabah Fakhri, a commanding Syrian tenor who helped preserve classical Arabic music with marathon-length concerts around the world, including one 10-hour performance without break in Caracas, ...
Miami Herald

MDC performance of Arab classical music exemplifies city’s multiculturalism

As a Miami resident for more than 50 years, I’ve seen our region transform into a hub of arts and culture, positioning our city among the greatest in the world. Deeply rooted in our identity is our ...
BroadwayWorld

WholeTone Music Academy Will Host Classical Arabic Concert & Brunch in Somerville

Join in for an Arabic Classical Performance by Jadhibia Ensemble (تخت الجاذبية) led by WTMA instructor Alejandro Castellano, collaborating with artists renowned locally and around the world for their ...
Pitchfork

Arabic Music Is on the Brink of a Global Breakthrough

When the cowboy-hatted and denim-fitted hordes hit Coachella next month, they will witness an important milestone: Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna is poised to become the first artist to sing her ...