Rajab Suleiman & Kithara Workshop

Rajab Suleiman & Kithara Workshop

Chicago
IL
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 6:30 PM

Rajab Suleiman & Kithara will present a participatory workshop on the genre of taarab and maqam music theory from the East African coast during the World Music Festival Chicago. A diverse array of instruments such as oud (fretless lute), qanoun (lap harp), accordion, violin, and percussion are often found in taarab. Click here for more information.

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