Arabiqa: An Introduction to Arab Music, Dance, and Culture
Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/07/2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
River Forest Public Library
Categories
Cost:
USD
Contact Person:
Email:
circulation@rflib.org
Website:
https://riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/arabiqa-introduction-arab-music-dance-and-culture-19353
Phone:
(708) 366-5205
Organization:
River Forest Public Library
RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with this special family-oriented presentation by Egyptian-American musician, teacher, and speaker Karim Nagi. Watch as Mr. Nagi performs on multiple traditional instruments and demonstrates different styles of folkloric dance from around the Arabic-speaking world. The performance also includes geography, language, and interactive enjoyment for adults and kids alike.
Mr. Nagi has performed in over 500 schools and libraries around the United States in the past 22 years. He is also a TEDx speaker, Kennedy Center TAP Teaching Artist, and parent.