Enjoy popular classics, folk songs, and traditional muwashshahah from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria performed by this nine-member ensemble. The program features music from Hafez Kotain’s first CD, released in July with a gala concert in Philadelphia. Led by vocalist and percussionist Hafez Kotain, the ensemble includes violinist Gabriel Dahrie, keyboardist Sam Younes, guitarist Carlo […]

The Alexandria Folk Dance Troupe of Egypt was founded by the Egyptian artist Aly El Gendy in 1968. Their performance method is based on and influenced by Egyptian folklore, and the world-renown troupe has participated in many international festivals and events.

Explore Turkish art and culture at a free festival for all ages. Try your hand at weaving with local artists, enjoy Turkish dance performances, sample Turkish coffee, and explore spectacular rugs woven by nomadic women in the exhibition "A Nomad's Art: Kilims of Anatolia."