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Aswat: Celebrating The Golden Age of Arab Music

With a traditional, 12- to 15-piece Arab orchestra and special guest vocalists, leading Arab composer and multi-instrumentalist Simon Shaheen directs an evening of classic, unforgettable melodies, soul-stirring voices, and lush orchestral arrangements.

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The period from the 1920s to the 1950s is considered a "golden age" of song in many parts of the Arab world--in particular, Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria. Many of these country's greatest singers and composers reached unprecedented heights of artistry and stardom throughout these years. Simon Shaheen, one of the leading Arab composers and multi-instrumentalists, brings this era back to life with an exciting new multimedia project and Kennedy Center co-commission called Aswat – Celebrating the Golden Age of Arab Music. With a traditional, 12- to 15-piece Arab orchestra and special guest vocalists, Shaheen directs an evening of classic, unforgettable melodies, soul-stirring voices, and lush orchestral arrangements, authentically recreating and interpreting the sights and sounds of this magical time.

Part of ARABESQUE: Arts of the Arab World
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