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Aswat: Celebrating The Golden Age of Arab Music

Aswat: Celebrating The Golden Age of Arab Music UNITED STATES WASHINGTON, DC  •  Kennedy Center: Eisenhower Theater  •  Ongoing   The period from the 1920s to the 1950s is considered a "golden age" of song in many parts of the Arab world--in particular, Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria. Many of these country's greatest singers and composers reached considerable heights of artistry and fame throughout these years. Simon Shaheen, one of the leading Arab composers and multi-instrumentalists, brings this era back to life with a new multimedia project and Kennedy Center co-commission called Aswat – Celebrating the Golden Age of Arab Music. With a traditional, 12- to 15-piece Arab orchestra and special guest vocalists, Shaheen directs an evening of classic melodies and lush orchestral arrangements. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Web Site Detailed schedule information: 8:00 pm Contact: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 Tel: (1) 202 467 46 00 email this item to a friend