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Suzanne Osman: Music of the Middle East

Event Type
Performance
Sponsor
Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Location
Siebel Center for Design
Date
Mar 28, 2024   4:00 pm  
Contact
Maha Chahine
E-Mail
chahine2@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

This presentation seeks to motivate Western audiences toward a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern music. Participants will gain new insights into the beauty and expression of Arabic maqams and traditional rhythmic structures. The workshop incorporates music listening and live music demonstrations to help increase awareness of this seminal musical genre.

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