For our next event, we welcome Karim Nagi all the way from Chicago for this special performance at Barbes. Karim is a prolific performer, composer and educator - come and enjoy this set of original compositions and classics!
Karim Nagi at Barbes
7pm Wednesday October 11th, 2023
Barbes - 376 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
$20 cover
Karim Nagi is an Egyptian percussionist, composer and teaching artist based in Chicago. He has authored several instructional videos for Arab percussion rhythms and instruments. His 2022 album “Huzam” features his original compositions. He is the producer of 19 annual sessions of the Arab Dance Seminar, and is currently on the Board of Directors of Chamber Music America. He combines his musical performance with public speaking on diversity and cultural advocacy, which can be seen in his latest TEDx Talk “The Tambourine, My Partner in Diplomacy and Disruption”. https://www.karimnagi.com
Featuring:
Karim Nagi - percussion, buzuk
Sami Abu Shumays - Violin
Brian Prunka - oud
John Murchison - Bass
Gideon Forbes - Nay