The period from the 1920s to the 1950s was a golden age of song throughout the Arab world, when many of the region's greatest vocalists and composers reached unprecedented heights of artistry and stardom. Now Simon Shaheen, one of today's leading Arab composers and multi-instrumentalists, recreates this magical era with a multimedia experience of historical depth and lasting emotional impact, working with a traditional orchestra and some of the leading singers in the Arab world today, including Ibrahim Azzam of Palestine, Sonia M'barek of Tunisia, Khalil Abonula of Palestine, and Rima Khcheich of Lebanon.

Presented in association with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan, and the Arab Cultural & Community Center.

	Program Notes Program notes are available online. [PDF]
	Press Read the Afropop Worldwide rave review of Aswat: Celebrating the Golden Age of Arab Music.
	Audio Clips Sittel Habayeb * Al Hinna * * Clips listed here are representative of the artists, but may be different than what are being played as part of the Cal Performances program
	Video Clips ( Windows Media Player) Video discussion with Simon Shaheen about the program concept for Aswat (Voices), including film footage from The Golden Age

Artists links: Simon Shaheen site
Aswat (Voices) Celebrating the Golden Age of
Arab Music site (SRO Artists)

Tue, Mar 17, 8 pm

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