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A Journey Into Syrian Music

Location

Education 211
1430 E. 2nd St. Room 211
Tucson , AZ
See map: Google Maps

Date: 

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 5:00pm

EVENT: Free and Open to the Public 

Violinist and Presenter: Fadi Iskander

Percussion (Derbake): Amer Zarif

Arabic Guitar (Oud): Sarmad Yakoub

Venue:
The University of Arizona Education Building, Room 211, 1430 E. 2nd St.

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 5:00-6:30 PM

A JOURNEY INTO SYRIAN MUSIC

Syrian Music Concert

You are invited to a journey into the music of Syria that largely emanates from the country’s capital, Damascus, and the largest city, Aleppo.
Syria has long been one of the Arab World’s centers for culture and artistic innovation, especially in the field of Classical Arab Music. The city of Aleppo is known for its muwashshah, a form of Andalous sung poetry.

FOR MORE

INFORMATION:

Ramzi Touchan: 520-971-1285

Megan Young: 520-621-4790

Hassan Hijazi: 520-955-3657 

 

Co-sponsored by the TUCSON MED CLUB

 

 

 

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