Nabawy And Friends at Brooklyn Maqam Hang

Sisters Brooklyn, 900 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Nabawy is the leading Egyptian accordion player on the east coast. Born in Cairo, Nabawy learned his craft on the storied Mohamed Ali street, where generations of master musicians and dancers used to live. After playing with some of the top ensembles in Egypt, Nabawy immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1980s. He was a regular at the Ibis club before it closed after 2001, and over the last several decades has played with nearly everyone in the Arabic music and dance scene in the tri-state area. Nabawy is both a virtuoso on the instrument, as well as a deeply soulful and tarab-inducing player. While he's frequently in demand at private parties and dance showcases, this will a rare opportunity to see him in a concert setting. The ensemble will be playing some of his favorite tunes - and Nabawy will be entrancing everybody.

8:00pm - Nabawy And Friends 9:00pm - Open Jam Session Admission: $10 Doors at 7:30pm

Featuring: Nabawy - Accordion Sami Abu Shumays - Violin Zafer Tawil - Oud John Murchison - Bass TBD - Percussion