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Music of the Middle East - Suzanne Osman

Event Type
Performance
Sponsor
Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Location
Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820
Date
Mar 28, 2024   4:00 pm  
Speaker
Suzanne Osman
Contact
Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
E-Mail
csames@illinois.edu
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This presentation seeks to motivate Western audiences towards 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 demonstration to help increase awareness of this seminal musical genre. 

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