The Agam Septet is a new project led by Sami Abu Shumays focused on virtuosic Arabic (and some Turkish) instrumental music, inspired by the music of Egyptian violinist Abdo Dagher and Turkish kanun player Goksel Baktagir. This first show will highlight four of Sami's own instrumental compositions - in their first public premieres - alongside some of the pieces that inspired them and Sami's violin playing in general.

Trigger warning: It will also include way too many Samais - as a heads up to those who either love or hate this classic 10-beat instrumental genre that originated in the Ottoman empire and was widely adopted by Arab composers.

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Sami Abu Shumays, Violin

Gideon Forbes, Nay

Gabe Lavin, oud

Zafer Tawil, qanun

John Murchison, bass

Alber Baseel, percussion

Johnny Farraj, percussion

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Date: Tuesday June 23rd 2026

Location: Sisters

Address: 900 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Time: 8pm (7:30 Doors)