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“Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou?” Screening in Sydney
For lovers of Ziad Rahbani and classic Lebanese theatre, we present “Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou?” If you grew up listening to the tapes, now you can watch the play. If you’ve never heard of it or Ziad, then you need to come see this iconic Lebanese story on film for the first time since 1978. A very special piece of Lebanese history, theatre and cinema! Performed in 1978 over eight months, Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou? takes place in a bar in the trendy…
Find out more »The Case of Arabic Hip Hop 5th Edition in London
The Case of Arabic Hip Hop is back for a special 5th edition with an all stars line up from Palestine, Syria, Lebanon & Tunis! Presenting some of the Arab world’s finest hip-hop and underground artists and music, these nights are dedicated to celebrate the lyrics, message and spirit that has helped launch this contemporary Arabic music scene onto a global platform. For one night only, these artists and DJs will come together in London for a spectacular performance…
Find out more »Mid-East Music Class and Orchestra in San Antonio
Are you interested in playing or singing Turkish and middle east music? Both pros and amateurs are welcome.We’ll teach you as much as you want to learn and the classes are free. Open to anyone who can play an instrument or sing at any level. We will be teaching and playing traditional Turkish music as well as other mid-east styles including Greek, Arabic, Jewish and Armenian. We hope this will lead to a community orchestra and performances at festivals and…
Find out more »Curiosity Concert 2: Karim Nagi in Greenwich
Discover the culture of the Arab world through music and dance with multi-instrumentalist, dancer, and cultural ambassador Karim Nagi. This joyous, informative, and participatory show will take you to Egypt, Syria, Yemen, Morocco, and Iraq as you hear Riqq tambourine, see the acrobatic Assaya dance, and learn how how to stomp the Dabke. Karim Nagi is a native Egyptian drummer, DJ, composer and folk dancer. He is the creator of Turbo Tabla, and has released four internationally distributed CDs of this unique brand of Arab House/Electronica using acoustic…
Find out more »Phoenix Arab American Festival
The Arab American Festival in Phoenix, Arizona, celebrates the rich traditions and diversity that make Arab American culture unique. The two-day event features dozens of international musicians, performers and dancers as well as folklore shows, a hookah lounge, arts & crafts, authentic Middle Eastern fare, kids’ rides and a Miss Arab USA Pageant.
Find out more »7th Annual Alif Institute Gala in Atlanta
Alif Institute's Annual Gala gathers our community, sponsors, and friends to celebrate our accomplishments and energize and inspire us to expand our impact. The Gala will feature an awards ceremony honoring our highest achievers, silent and live auctions, engaging speakers, and wonderful entertainment. All proceeds from this benefit go towards supporting Alif Institute, dedicated to fostering an understanding and appreciation of the Arab culture. This Gala will bring together prominent members of our community, as well as our…
Find out more »Palestinian Cultural Night in Austin
Palestinian Cultural Night - A gala benefitting the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund - Austin, Texas Join us an experience the magic of Palestinian culture in Austin. Palestinian Cultural Night Gala Dinner Benefiting Palestine Children's Relief Fund building Gaza's only public pediatric cancer department Palestinian heritage exhibit Salaam Dabkeh Troup folklore singer Nisreen Hajaj a special performance by comedian Amer Zahr!
Find out more »Sobhi Tawfik & Layal Abboud Concert in Canterbury
City Star Entertainment Presents Sobhi Tawfik & Layal Abboud in concert. Bookings: 0450 500 600.
Find out more »Hafla! A night of Arabic dance in Perranporth
A night of Belly dancing to raise money for Cornwall Hospice Care. A chance to see Belly dance troupes from across Cornwall performing a wide range of Arabic inspired dance styles. Please bring a plate of something for a "bring & share supper."
Find out more »Simon Shaheen Benefit Concert in Arlington
A world-renowned muscian Simon Shaheen on the evening for a concert benefiting the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation. Simon Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. This unique contribution to the world of arts was recognized in 1994 when Shaheen was honored with the prestigious National Heritage…
Find out more »Sean Paul feat Tamer Hosny in New Jersey
Hona Radio USA is proud and excited to introduce a cultural music festival featuring world renowned artists Tamer Hosny and Sean Paul in October of this year. This unprecedented collaboration will be a new experience in US Concerts for the Arab American community. American music fans will recognize Sean Paul, who’s new song “Cheap Thrills” featuring Sia, is ranked number five on The Billboard Hot 100 Songs. Tamer Hosny is one of the leading Middle Eastern artists and has…
Find out more »Arab Strap in Glasgow
Arab Strap 20th Anniversary show. Arab Strap are a Scottish alternative rock band whose core members are Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton.
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Toronto
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »“Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou?” Screening in Adelaide
For lovers of Ziad Rahbani and classic Lebanese theatre, we present “Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou?” If you grew up listening to the tapes, now you can watch the play. If you’ve never heard of it or Ziad, then you need to come see this iconic Lebanese story on film for the first time since 1978. A very special piece of Lebanese history, theatre and cinema! Performed in 1978 over eight months, Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou? takes place in a bar in the trendy…
Find out more »Arab Strap in Glasgow
Arab Strap 20th Anniversary show. Arab Strap are a Scottish alternative rock band whose core members are Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton.
Find out more »Intro to Arabic Acting and Improv Course in Ottawa
For the first time in Canada a full on Arabic acting course. This acting course provides participants the opportunity to explore acting in a fun & practical way. Everything from acting techniques & methods to improv and character development is covered in this 6 week introductory course. You will be part of a group that participates in improv games. You will learn the skills that can help in many aspects of life and not just acting. At the end…
Find out more »Darbuka Drumming Classes in Sydney
Come and learn how to play darbuka, Middle Eastern drum, with master percussionist Atif Badria. 8 Weeks Term (ending December the 6th), every Tuesday 7 to 8 pm. Private lessons are available upon request.
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »NDIS information session for the Arabic Community in Wiley Park
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) information session for the Arabic Community (there will be an Arabic interpreter for the sessions). Key speakers from: MDAA - Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association NDIS - Engagement team My Supports - NSW coach and Neighbourhood Team Coordinators Everyone is welcome.
Find out more »Arabic Songs in Londonderry
Listen and learn with Mohamad Noor. Mohamad was a professional singer in Syria before finding a new home in Derry. We will learn to sing some songs, insh'allah. Everyone is welcome to this interactive singing workshop, whether you are a confident singer or prefer to listen. Our friends at BBC Radio Foyle's Irish language programme are kindly featuring this workshop on their subsequent show. They will be recording Mohamad singing and interviewing specific people from 6.30 to 7.15pm. This…
Find out more »“Afrita Hanem” Screening in Medford
"Afrita hanem" is a 1949 Egyptian film about Asfour, a poor singer, played by Syrian musician Farid Al Atrache, who falls in love with Aleya, the somewhat spoiled daughter of his boss. Asfour wants to marry Aleya, but her father won't let the marriage happen due to Asfour's class status. Asfour turns to a genie for help, but the genie, a female genie named Kahramana, played by noted Egyptian actress and dancer Samia Gamal, falls in love with Asfour…
Find out more »Arabian No. 42 Charity Ball in Jacksonville
The Nobles of Arabian Temple No. 42, Oasis of New Bern, Desert of North Carolina would like to cordially invite you out to our Annual Charity Ball Weekend honoring Illustrious Potentate Omar M. Myers. The Ball will be in Jacksonville, NC starting on Thursday night October 20, ending on Sunday morning October 23, 2016. The Ball weekend proceeds will help enable us to provide scholarships to three very deserving high school graduates. We also donate to National Diabetes Initiative and…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in Wollongong
Learn to play the Arabic Drum also called the 'doumbek', ‘tabla’ or ‘darabouka’. In this class you will learn the basics of Middle Eastern rhythms and by the end of the term you will be playing together and sounding great! This class is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with some previous experience. Learning to play the Arabic drum is also especially useful (though not necessary) for dancers who want to learn more about Arabic music. All…
Find out more »Arab Fest at the University of Tennessee
Come, join the fun and dances! Enjoy arts and crafts, great food and children activities! Friday October 21st - from 12 to 9 PM Saturday October 22nd - from 12 to 6 PM
Find out more »The Langan Band and Honeyfeet in London
Woodburner is proud to present an incredible double headline show at the sensational Styx: The Langan Band Live party juggernauts bring their unique brand of party to Styx for the very first time. Drawing on Celtic, Balkan, Arabic and Blues, The Langan Band create an outrageously heavy sound with just three titanic members. Alastair Caplin totes smoking-hot violin styles alongside an operatic voice, Dave Tunstall transports us through psychedelic bass played with complete abandonment and roared vocals, while John…
Find out more »Tamer Hosny Live at San Francisco
Tamer Hosny will be performing Live at San Francisco. Tamer Hosny is one of the leading Middle Eastern artists and has legions of Arab fans, both here and around the world. He is also known internationally for musical collaborations with artists like Akon, Snoop Dogg, and Shaggy. His participation as a judge on “The Voice Kids” has earned him a huge following among Arab youth. Tamer Hosny has always experimented with combining different music genres. He has become…
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in San Jose
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Mid-East Music Class and Orchestra in San Antonio
Are you interested in playing or singing Turkish and middle east music? Both pros and amateurs are welcome.We’ll teach you as much as you want to learn and the classes are free. Open to anyone who can play an instrument or sing at any level. We will be teaching and playing traditional Turkish music as well as other mid-east styles including Greek, Arabic, Jewish and Armenian. We hope this will lead to a community orchestra and performances at festivals…
Find out more »Hilal Dance Workshop with Alessandro Bascioni in London
Integration and Musicality of the Body with Alessandro Bascioni - dancer/choreographer and teacher, based in London and Florence, has a background in Dance Therapy, African Dance and Hilal Dance. He founded the Iskandar Dance Company in 2005 with its launch at Tanzhaus nrw, tours and teaches throughout Europe successfully. In this workshop Alessandro will work the core movements of Hilal Dance from traditional to modern bringing forth the power of integration and musicality of the body. The workshop is…
Find out more »Arab Language Culture Fair at University of San Francisco
Come Enjoy a Celebration of Culture and Taste the Richness at The University of San Francisco. Open Air Event with Bazaar, Arabic Food, Calligraphy Demos, Poetry and Music. Evening Theater Event with Musical Performance, Poetry, Food, Film, Insightful Talks, and Presentations. Featuring: Imam Zaid Shakir, Co-Founder and Professor, Zaytuna College Dr. Riad Abdul Gawad, Arab Musicologist, Composer, and Musician Dr. Stephen Roddy, Chair of Asian Studies, USF Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, specialist in Persian Poetry and Student of Urdu Poetry Dr.…
Find out more »Arabic Rhythms, Musicality and Egyptian Folklore Dance in La Habra
Here it is - Southern California's first Proficiency Certification for the Oriental Dancer! Thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity to study with world reknown masters in their field! This set of workshops is a set in a series of professional training designed to enhance the Oriental dancer's understanding Arabic musicality and Egyptian Folkloric dance movement. Proficiency Certification for the Oriental Dancer, Course One: Part I - Arabic Rhythms & Musicality with Issam Houshan and Anoush Part II - Egyptian Folkloric Dance with master Ehab Hasan
Find out more »Arabian Nights! Music, Bellydance & Feast of the Middle East in Rochester
Come to an amazing evening in this gorgeous old medieval-styled church ... an evening with live authentic Turkish, Arabic, and Armenian music, an ensemble of fabulous, colorful belly dancers and a four-course menu that Ali Babi and the 40 thieves would die for! The impressive music and atmosphere will mesmerize you and the belly dancing will put you in a trance, but the food will pop open your eyes as well as your taste buds! Start with Tabbouleh, Falafel and…
Find out more »Tamer Hosny live at Los Angeles
Tamer Hosny will be performing Live in Los Angeles. Tamer Hosny is one of the leading Middle Eastern artists and has legions of Arab fans, both here and around the world. He is also known internationally for musical collaborations with artists like Akon, Snoop Dogg, and Shaggy. His participation as a judge on “The Voice Kids” has earned him a huge following among Arab youth. Tamer Hosny has always experimented with combining different music genres. He has become known…
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Anaheim
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »Master Islamic Arabic Calligraphy Demo-Exhibit in Philadelphia
As a part of 2016 Islamic Heritage Month - Aisha Holland-Master Islamic Arabic Calligrapher (USA) presents lecture, demo, and audience interactive workshop for Islamic Arabic Calligraphy. Event concludes with Antique Quran Folio Exhibit & Lecture-Shahid Ahmad-Courtesy of Islamic Heritage Foundation.
Find out more »Master the Qalam – Arabic Calligraphy Course in Mississauga
This is a comprehensive 6 weeks long Arabic Calligraphy course that teaches you the Thuluth script from absolute scratch. All writing tools and supplies, as well as the course book are all included in the course fee. The scripting will be done using a traditional bamboo pen along with genuine India Ink. Students will be taught how to create their own bamboo pens from scratch. Mentor: Omar Uddin. Every Sunday from October 23rd to November 27th. Course Fee: $310 that includes course book…
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Phoenix
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Lecture with Sayed Kashua in Northfield
Israeli-Palestinian journalist and author Sayed Kashua will give the annual Forkosh Lecture "From the Mid-East to the Midwest: Reflections of a Palestinian-Israeli Author". Sayed Kashua is an Israeli Arab author and journalist born in Tira, Israel, known for his books and humourous columns in the Hebrew language.
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »25th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference in Washington
The Next U.S. Presidency and U.S.-Arab Relations: Probabilities, Possibilities, Potential Pitfalls Since 1991, the National Council's Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference has gathered internationally renowned specialists to analyze, discuss, and debate issues of over-arching importance to the American and Arab people's needs, concerns, interests, and key foreign policy objectives. Over two-days, Arab and American leaders from government, the military, business, and academe share privileged information, insight, and recommendations that are vitally important to the definition of issues, the ordering of…
Find out more »An Arabian Night in London, Canada
Come out to experience a spectacular evening featuring delicious and authentic three-course Moroccan dinner, live entertainment, as well as a live loonie auction. Remember to bring your loonies so that you have a chance to win some of our exciting prizes! Doors open at 6:00pm. and the festivities begin at 6:30pm. This event is a fundraiser hosted by 2nd year Special Events PLanning students at Fanshawe College. Funds raised go towards financing our program’s culminating event project in February 2017.…
Find out more »9. Arab Business Conference 2016 in Stuttgart, Germany
In the post-revolutionary period, it is now important to think about the structure and the stabilization of the region. Particularly and especially in the Maghreb countries a rapid improvement of the situation is needed. Its resources make the region rich if they are used for. These resources must be necessarily used for benevolence of the population. Visit Arab Business Conference to get more information about situation in these regions and opportunities to achieve sustainable stability.
Find out more »Chronicle of a Last Summer: Yasmine El Rashidi and Robyn Creswell in New York
Yasmine El Rashidi and Robyn Creswell discuss, Chronicle of a Last Summer, El Rashidi's novel about contemporary political strife in Cairo, Egypt, as seen through the experience of a young woman over the course of three summers, from childhood to adulthood. Yasmine El Rashidi is a frequent contributor to The New York Review of Books and an editor of the Middle East arts and culture quarterly Bidoun. She completed Chronicle of a Last Summer while in residence at the Cullman Center inn 2015-16. …
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Houston
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Mid-East Music Class and Orchestra in San Antonio
Are you interested in playing or singing Turkish and middle east music? Both pros and amateurs are welcome.We’ll teach you as much as you want to learn and the classes are free. Open to anyone who can play an instrument or sing at any level. We will be teaching and playing traditional Turkish music as well as other mid-east styles including Greek, Arabic, Jewish and Armenian. We hope this will lead to a community orchestra and performances at festivals…
Find out more »Sobhi Tawfik & Layal Abboud Concert in Canterbury
City Star Entertainment Presents Sobhi Tawfik & Layal Abboud in concert. Bookings: 0450 500 600.
Find out more »Middle Eastern Halloween Party in London
We are organising the first spooky fun Middle Eastern Party of its kind in London. What better way to spend your Halloween than dancing the night away to the best Arabic\ Middle Eastern music. Leave your inhibitions at home, forget your stress and come show off your best costume for this one night that promises to be both magical and horrifyingly amazing. If you come without a full costume you will be denied entry even if you purchased a ticket…
Find out more »Tamer Hosny Live in Detroit
The biggest holloween night in town with the King of Generation - Tamer Hosny. Tamer Hosny is one of the leading Middle Eastern artists and has legions of Arab fans, both here and around the world. He is also known internationally for musical collaborations with artists like Akon, Snoop Dogg, and Shaggy. His participation as a judge on “The Voice Kids” has earned him a huge following among Arab youth. Tamer Hosny has always experimented with combining different…
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Chicago
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »Master the Qalam – Arabic Calligraphy Course in Mississauga
This is a comprehensive 6 weeks long Arabic Calligraphy course that teaches you the Thuluth script from absolute scratch. All writing tools and supplies, as well as the course book are all included in the course fee. The scripting will be done using a traditional bamboo pen along with genuine India Ink. Students will be taught how to create their own bamboo pens from scratch. Mentor: Omar Uddin. Every Sunday from October 23rd to November 27th. Course Fee: $310 that includes course book…
Find out more »Oumeima El Khalil & Marwan Makhoul Performing at Georgetown University
The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States and the Georgetown Center for Contemporary Arab Studies are pleased to announce a joint performance by world renowned singer-songwriter Oumeima El Khalil and the masterful poet Marwan Makhoul. This unforgettable duo will be performing at Georgetown University's Gaston Hall on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Oumeima El Khalil is an established Lebanese singer who interprets her culture and passion for music to a worldwide audience. She has a voice…
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Washington
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »Creative Arabic Club in Toronto
A one hour Arabic class for children aged 5 to 9 which will focus more on fun activities like songs, acting, storytelling, reading stories, crafts and a bit of writing. TV production will be offered separately to kids and teens. Newsletter, a magazine project workshop will be offered for kids and teens who have a good base of Arabic to write stories, comics , whatever can be written in ma magazine.
Find out more »2nd SHIFT Music Series Concert: Klezwoods in Waltham
Klezwoods is a wild amalgam of strings, horns, and percussion that melds the spirit of Jewish, Eastern European, Arabic, and North African music traditions with modern grooves, improvisation, and melodic interplay. The ensemble, which features from five to ten members on any given night, serves as a truly modern American melting pot of musical cultures, as each world-renowned performer brings a unique voice and musical background to the mix. The band’s formidable range and tightly arranged melodies only…
Find out more »“The Ring Seller” Screening in Medford
Directed by the Egyptian Youssef Chahine during his self-imposed exile in Lebanon, Bayaa al-khawatem is the debut film for Fairouz, the Arab world's greatest living singer. In a peaceful village, the mayor, seeing that the population is bored with tranquility, invents the mystical figure of Rajeh, and tells stories to villagers about the exploits of Rajeh, who kills and maims and steals. One day the mayor (Nasri Shamseddine) tells the villagers that Rajeh is heading to the village itself…
Find out more »Arabian Nights Benefit Dinner in Albuquerque
Join us for an exotic evening benefiting Salam Academy, the 1st annual Arabian Nights dinner will be an event not to miss! Come dressed to impress (traditional clothing encouraged) and enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet, live music and a silent auction. Sponsored by the Weekly Alibi.
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Detroit
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »PCRF Atlanta’s Fourth Annual Lending Little Hearts A Hand Gala in Atlanta
PCRF Altanta Chapter invites you to join us at our Fourth Annual Lending Little Hearts A Hand Gala on Saturday, November 5. With your support and generosity, all proceeds will go towards building Gaza's first pediatric cancer facility. Advertising opportunities and sponsorships are available, please contact a board member or email us at pcrfatlanta@gmail.com for additional information. Reserve your tables and tickets soon and stay tuned for additional information. If you would like to contribute to our cause, you may…
Find out more »14th Annual Lebanese Dinner&Hafle in Stockton
St.Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission of Stockton invites everyone to its 14th Annual Lebanese Dinner & Hafke with live entertainment by the Bay Area Star Nader Zaki and his Band, homemade Lebanese food, raffle prizes and much more!
Find out more »“Speak To Me Of My Homeland” concert in Montréal
Speak To Me Of My Homeland - beautiful voices of The Canadian Arabic Choir, bring to you scenes from our beloved Arab cities. Songs that were originally sung by the legendary Fairouz. It sure is a performance not to be missed.
Find out more »Nadi Chemaly And Silva Kabalane in Canterbury
Nadi Chemaly And Silva Kabalane in concert at White Castle in Lakemba, New South Wales.
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »Arabic Festival in Tampa
Arabic American festival for community of Tampa to network, enjoy exotic Arabic Music & food, job opportunities, & more!
Find out more »Under the Olive Tree – A concert of Arabic and Jewish Music in Melbourne
"Under the Olive Tree" is a concert performed by Jewish and Arabic musicians that will take listeners on a meandering journey of sound through traditional melismatic tunes to contemporary alt-Jazz with Adam Starr and Noam Sendor. The oud and the ney (Arabic flute) will underpin the afternoon, but Adi Sappir's cello and Adam's contemporary guitar offer a broader palette of sound. Participating musicians include Adi Sappir, Raed Mekha, Jude Perl, Adam Starr, Fadil Suna, Noemi Liba, Yuval Ashkar, and Alex…
Find out more »Master the Qalam – Arabic Calligraphy Course in Mississauga
This is a comprehensive 6 weeks long Arabic Calligraphy course that teaches you the Thuluth script from absolute scratch. All writing tools and supplies, as well as the course book are all included in the course fee. The scripting will be done using a traditional bamboo pen along with genuine India Ink. Students will be taught how to create their own bamboo pens from scratch. Mentor: Omar Uddin. Every Sunday from October 23rd to November 27th. Course Fee: $310 that includes course book…
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »Voices of Jewish & Muslim Writers in Nottingham
Four poets from four countries read from their work, resisting prevalent stereotypes to give an insight into the complexity of identity. Michael Mehrdad Zand Ahanchian is a writer, poet and editor born in Iran. He is currently research student at Roehampton University and working on a new translation of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, called Ruby. Yvonne Green lives in Hendon and Herzilia. Her third collectionAfter Semyon Izrailevich Lipkin was the Poetry Book Society’s Translation Choice for Winter in 2011.…
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Sydney
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »20th Anniversary Gala Dinner in New York
Join Simon Shaheen and members of the Retreat faculty at the 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner to benefit The Arabic Music Retreat Scholarship Fund. Enjoy an elegant dinner, a live auction of select items, and a private concert by Simon Shaheen and members of the Retreat community. Funds raised from this unique celebration will support an endowment fund for scholarships that will enable applicants, including young, talented musicians from the Arab world, to participate in this iconic retreat, and to carry…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »Master the Qalam – Arabic Calligraphy Course in Mississauga
This is a comprehensive 6 weeks long Arabic Calligraphy course that teaches you the Thuluth script from absolute scratch. All writing tools and supplies, as well as the course book are all included in the course fee. The scripting will be done using a traditional bamboo pen along with genuine India Ink. Students will be taught how to create their own bamboo pens from scratch. Mentor: Omar Uddin. Every Sunday from October 23rd to November 27th. Course Fee: $310 that includes course book…
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Melbourne
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Egyptian Satirist Bassem Youssef in Washington
Bassem Youssef's "Democracy Handbook" Premieres Today - watch his new online show and join us as he hosts MEI's 70th Annual Banquet. The Middle East Institute is pleased to host Egyptian satirist Dr. Bassem Youssef as master of ceremonies for our 70th Annual Banquet and Conference in November. The comedian makes his U.S. debut today with the launch of a digital web series, Democracy Handbook, on FUSION.net. The ten episodes follow Youssef as he travels across the United States,…
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »Youth Comedy Workshop with Amer Zahr in Dearborn
Youth (ages 15+) are invited to join renowned local Arab American comedian Amer Zahr for an evening of laughs. Youth will explore stand-up comedy techniques and self-expression through the means of humor. Outstanding students will be chosen to perform at the 1001 Laughs Dearborn Comedy Festival on November 18 and 19, 2016 at the Arab American National Museum. Pizza dinner will be provided.
Find out more »1001 Laughs Dearborn Comedy Festival in Dearborn
Amer Zahr is an Arab-American comedian, speaker, writer, and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Drawing on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian parents, he finds the humor in society, culture, and politics. He has produced and headlined in 3 of his own comedy tours, "1001 Laughs Comedy Tour," "We're Not White!" and "In 1948."
Find out more »1001 Laughs Dearborn Comedy Festival in Dearborn
Amer Zahr is an Arab-American comedian, speaker, writer, and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Drawing on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian parents, he finds the humor in society, culture, and politics. He has produced and headlined in 3 of his own comedy tours, “1001 Laughs Comedy Tour,” “We’re Not White!” and “In 1948.”
Find out more »1001 Laughs Dearborn Comedy Festival in Dearborn
Amer Zahr is an Arab-American comedian, speaker, writer, and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Drawing on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian parents, he finds the humor in society, culture, and politics. He has produced and headlined in 3 of his own comedy tours, “1001 Laughs Comedy Tour,” “We’re Not White!” and “In 1948.”
Find out more »NY Arabic Orchestra Fall – Arabic Music Workshop
NY Arabic Orchestra Fall Arabic Music Workshop that educates students on maqamaat (scales), ornamentation, iqa'at (rhythms), the Arabic art of improvisation and classical repertoire of Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. The workshop spans one weekend, a total of 8 hours of instruction, and concludes with a recital concert. All instruments are welcome. Saturday 4:30-8:30pm Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm
Find out more »An Evening of Arabic Music and Dance
An Evening of Arabic Music and Dance with special guest Karim Nagi Egyptian Musician and Folk Dancer. With other special guest artists of Arabic Folk, Fokloric, and Oriental Dance from Ottawa and beyond: Karim Nagi / Karim Nagi TurboTabla Ottawa Zaffeh Group Fanpage / Ottawa Zaffeh Nawal Doucette, Cathy Dancer Mayada - Professional Belly Dancer and Instructor Ottawa Ya Eshta Sanaa Dance / Sanaa Danse Angelica Jordan
Find out more »1001 Laughs Dearborn Comedy Festival in Dearborn
Amer Zahr is an Arab-American comedian, speaker, writer, and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Drawing on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian parents, he finds the humor in society, culture, and politics. He has produced and headlined in 3 of his own comedy tours, “1001 Laughs Comedy Tour,” “We’re Not White!” and “In 1948.”
Find out more »Arabic singing workshop with Tarek Bitar in Norwich
Learn to sing in the maqam - Arabic scale - with Lebanese Singer and Oud player Tarek Bitar of the Baladi Blues Ensemble. Singers will be introduced to the basics of Arabic music and learn beautiful, classic Arabian songs. This workshop, held in the Octagon Unitarian Chapel, will benefit from the building's beautiful acoustics. The workshop costs £30 and tickets are available from www.norfolkorientaldance.org.uk, by emailing norfolkorientaldance@gmail.com or by calling Miriam on 07706746750. In the evening from 8pm the…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »Master the Qalam – Arabic Calligraphy Course in Mississauga
This is a comprehensive 6 weeks long Arabic Calligraphy course that teaches you the Thuluth script from absolute scratch. All writing tools and supplies, as well as the course book are all included in the course fee. The scripting will be done using a traditional bamboo pen along with genuine India Ink. Students will be taught how to create their own bamboo pens from scratch. Mentor: Omar Uddin. Every Sunday from October 23rd to November 27th. Course Fee: $310 that includes course book…
Find out more »Master the Qalam – Arabic Calligraphy Course in Mississauga
This is a comprehensive 6 weeks long Arabic Calligraphy course that teaches you the Thuluth script from absolute scratch. All writing tools and supplies, as well as the course book are all included in the course fee. The scripting will be done using a traditional bamboo pen along with genuine India Ink. Students will be taught how to create their own bamboo pens from scratch. Mentor: Omar Uddin. Every Sunday from October 23rd to November 27th. Course Fee: $310 that includes course book…
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »Social Harmony: An Iraqi perspective – Lecture in London
"Social Harmony: An Iraqi perspective" a lecture by speaker Ambassador Lukman Faily, Iraqi Ambassador to the United States. Lukman Faily argues that the lack of social harmony in Iraqi society represents a key factor of instability and that it is necessary to identify and mediate this problem by encouraging increased cooperation between citizens though state-supported social and religious programmes.
Find out more »Brickwork Lizards in Oxford
Brickwork Lizards: those of you pining for Gypsy Fire, who are off the road this year, can take the greatest comfort and consolation with this tremendous similar band who will give us an exotic blend of Turkish/Arabian jazz utilising their virtuosic instrumentalists and singers. An exuberant and colourful evening in store. Although as a rule we have a 'no smoking' policy in force, we might turn a blind eye to the occasional 'hooka' discreetly bubbling away! Brickwork Lizards are…
Find out more »Arabian Lights Bellydance Gala in Sandy Spring
This holiday season be spirited away for an afternoon of dazzle and delight! While the cold winter winds swirl ‘round the snow come inside for warm food and company, and be enchanted by some of the most renowned dance artists in the area.
Find out more »TAG London Fashion Weekend & Awards in London
Join us in this event if you work in fashion or like fashion. Come and attend The Arabs Group Fashion Weekend and Awards in London where you will get a chance to meet some of the Best Arab and International Fashion Designers from around the world. Please note that this event is part of a larger event "The Arabs Group Awards 2016" or what is commonly known as "Best Arabs in the World contest" Where you will get a chance to…
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