Saturday November 30th

Constellation Chicago 3111 North Western Avenue

Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm

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CHICAGO MAQAM

TRADITIONAL ARAB MUSIC AND CONTEMPORARY IMPROVISATION

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Chicago Maqam is an ensemble founded by accomplished Middle Eastern solo artists from Egyptian, Palestinian, and Syrian descent living in the Chicagoland area. The core members are Ronnie Malley, Karim Nagi, Issam Rafea, Naeif Rafeh, and Wanees Zarour. They are also frequently accompanied by guest artists. The group came together at the prominent Chicago venue Constellation to volunteer for a relief effort benefiting victims of the 2023 earthquake that devastated Syria and Turkey. Since then, the ensemble has built a following among Chicago’s diverse communities bringing people together from different backgrounds across multiple music genres.

Featuring:
Wanees Zarour ونيس زعرورes Zarour ونيس زعرور
عصام رافع Issam Rafea
Naeif Rafeh
Karim Nagi
Ronnie Malley
Kitt Lyles