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Hewar

A Syrian quintet who will perform a concert called "Common Grounds" in a night of Arabic music influenced by classical, jazz and Eastern European traditions. Hewar's program includes an original composition by Kinan Azmeh dedicated to the late Dr. Edward W. Said. Hewar's members are: Issam Rafea (oud) and Dima Orsho (soprano) from Damascus; Kinan Azmeh (clarinet) of the Juilliard School in New York; Kinan Abu-Afash (cello); and Omar Al-Musfi (percussion) from Chicago.

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HEWAR 9/25/05: HEWAR

The group Hewar, which is Syrian for “dialogue,” incorporates Arabic, jazz, scat, opera, and classical music to create a unique dialogue between many musical genres.

HEWAR

The group Hewar, which is Syrian for “dialogue,” incorporates Arabic, jazz, scat, opera, and classical music to create a unique dialogue between many musical genres.
Hewar 2/27/04: Hewar

Hewar (Dialogue), a Syrian quintet made up of oud, clarinet, a soprano, cello, and percussion, plays Arabic music influenced by classical, jazz, and eastern European music.

Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Middle East Institute

Hewar

Hewar (Dialogue), a Syrian quintet made up of oud, clarinet, a soprano, cello, and percussion, plays Arabic music influenced by classical, jazz, and eastern European music.

Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Middle East Institute

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