Syrian Ornaments
The Rhythm Foundation and the Syrian Music Preservation Initiative present Takht al-Nagham ensemble: Syrian Ornaments at the shorefront North Beach Bandshell.
Takht al-Nagham ensemble features acclaimed Syrian Oud virtuoso and musicologist Muhammed Qadri Dalal. He visited Miami as a member of al-Kindi Ensemble with the landmark Whirling Dervishes of Damascus tours in 2001 and 2004, and now lives in Alexandria, Egypt.
The evening will feature Syrian food, in partnership with Refugee Assistance Alliance, a South Florida non-profit organization working with underserved refugee families. The majority of client families have fled the Syrian Civil War and were resettled here within the past six years. RAA’s programs focus on teaching English to refugee adults, helping kids with their school work, doing GED and job certificate tutoring, Women’s Empowerment through TASTE dinners, assistance with practical needs, and cultural programming.
This concert is presented as part of the Axis of Love Series, presented with support from the National Endowment for the Art.
Poster design: Antonio Mendoza Bravo
Syrian Ornaments
The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and the Syrian Music Preservation Initiative presents Takht al-Nagham ensemble: Syrian Ornaments at the Coolidge Auditorium in Washington D.C.
Poster design: Antonio Mendoza Bravo