Media Understanding Arabic Music
Master musician and composer Simon Shaheen, along with his ensemble Qantara, demonstrates the unique sounds in traditional/classical Arab music.
Millennium Stage
Couch Concert
American Muslim Futures presents Raef and The Reminders, with host Ascia Sahar
🛋🎶 Join us for a LIVE Couch Concert! For this Wednesday Community Spotlight, the Kennedy Center partners with American Muslim Futures to present Raef and The Reminders, with host Ascia Sahar.
Presented as part of #KCCouchConcerts, a new live performance series by Millennium Stage streaming every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. ➡ http://bit.ly/KCCouchConcerts
Presented as part of #KCCouchConcerts, a new live performance series by Millennium Stage streaming every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. ➡ http://bit.ly/KCCouchConcerts
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