After starting our series by Munira Al-Mahdiyya (1884-1965), the Sultana of Tarab Music, we proudly present Sāmī al-Shawwā (1889-1965), Prince of the Arabic Violin. 'From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music ...

Founded by Michael Ibrahim as a student ensemble at the University of Michigan in 2009, the National Arab Orchestra soon rose to become the “nation’s leading organization for Arab music.” Synthesizing ...

As a young violinist growing up in Beirut, Layale Chaker moved between two musical worlds. At the city’s conservatory, she studied Mozart and Ravel with teachers imported from Eastern Europe. She knew ...

The 25-member National Arab Orchestra, a Michigan-based group established to “preserve and integrate Arab culture,” will perform a trio of high-energy San Antonio concerts featuring collaborations ...

Music is the universal language. You’ll be convinced it’s true if you attend a concert by the Salaam-Shalom Music Project on April 23 at Evanston’s SPACE. “We started it around the time of 9/11,” said ...

Georges Lammam, of Palestinian descent, born in Beirut, Lebanon is a solo violinist exemplifying the Arab style of instrumental improvisation. Collaborating with Gabriel Navia, (Spanish guitar)they ...

Get Access To Every Broadway Story Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The Festival of Arabic Music and Arts (FAMA) ...