Concert: Hamid Al-Saadi and Safaafir Ensemble

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a master of Arab music perform in a style that is unique to Iraq. Vocalist Hamid Al-Saadi is joined by the Safaafir trio, the only ensemble of its kind in North America, performing on santur (hammered dulcimer), dumbek (drum), and rebab (fiddle). The program features classic Arab poetry set to the ancient melodic modes called maqams, each one tailored to evoke a specific mood, desire, and setting. Surtitles will provide English translations.