Lamajamal

SEQUENCE CHICAGO: CHICAGO CULTURE MARKET

Join us for Sequence Chicago, featuring special performances from local artists and a culture market featuring local artisans.

This week’s Culture Market vendors include Pilsen Outpost,  Reformed School, Bodega 18 and Adorn Chicago.

Presented by Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Sequence Chicago is a free dynamic performance series celebrating local artists, musicians and cultural organizations and showcasing their works. Navy Pier will display Chicago’s diverse arts scene over the course of 9 dates this fall and winter. All performances are free and open to the public. LEARN MORE

LAMAJAMAL

MIDDLE EASTERN, NORTH AFRICAN, BALKAN, TURKISH, GREEK, SOUTH ASIAN

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH 4 - 5 PM

Lamajamal, a palindrome for jamal, the Arabic word for beauty, is an ensemble that explores classical, folk, and sacred music traditions from around the world. With each member trained in various musical traditions and instruments, the group has an extensive repertoire from the Middle East, North Africa, Balkans, Turkey, Greece, and South Asia. For over ten years, Lamajamal has established itself as a vanguard in the world music market performing at international festivals, renowned venues, interfaith events, as well as houses of worship for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim services. Lamajamal’s core mission is to identify historical and social commonalities among different musical styles, cultures, and religions to foster a sense of global citizenry.

 PERFORMANCES ALSO INCLUDE:

Ursa Ensemble 3:00pm-4:00pm

Lamajamal 4:00pm-5:00pm 

Free Write Sound & Vision presents DJ 1 Solo 5:00pm-6:00pm