This entrancing evening blends Armenian, Balkan, Middle Eastern music and jazz composed by Ara Dinkjian, one of the world’s top oud (fretless lute) players. Dinkjian began his musical career by accompanying his father Onnik Dinkjian, a celebrated Armenian folk and liturgical singer; he later founded the acclaimed Night Ark quartet, and in recent years has performed with The Secret Trio.

He will be joined by the New York Gypsy All-Stars: Tamer Pinarbasi (kanun -zither), Ismail Lumanovski (clarinet), Marius Van Den Brink (keyboards), Panagiotis Andreou (electric bass), and Engin Gunaydin (drums) — classically-trained virtuosi coming from the world’s most prestigious music conservatories who perform music that highlights their diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ara Dinkjian: oud

Tamer Pinarbasi: kanun (zither)

Ismail Lumanovski: clarinet

Marius Van Den Brink: keyboards

Panagiotis Andreou: electric bass

Engin Gunaydin: drums

Arsen Petrosyan will not be performing on this date as previously advertised.

“One of this country’s premier oud players.” –New York Times

“infectious and hypnotic music’‘ – WNYC

This event is presented by Roulette in partnership with Robert Browning Associates, Brooklyn Maqam, and Lotus Music & Dance.