Bring a picnic and a blanket. Enjoy music from Iraq and the Arab world at a free concert in front of the Mudhif, a replica of a 5,000-year-old guest house made entirely of reeds from the Iraqi Marshes and representing one of the oldest continuous architectural traditions in the world. Performances will feature a traditional Iraqi Hosa, a participatory darbuka drum circle, traditional Arabic instruments accompanying a Chobi dance, and electronic dance music from contemporary Arab artists. Come ready for a family-friendly afternoon with instruments available for audience participation.

FEATURED PERFORMERS

Hosa created by Mohanned Neamah

Children’s Ensemble from Arabic Immersion Magnet School

Darbuka Drum Circle “Arabic Rhythmic Journey” - featuring percussionists led by Duke Hunter

Zubair - performing on traditional instruments including the oud

DJ omniria - contemporary pan-Arab electronic dance music

FREE

The Mudhif, hosted on the campus of Rice University

Entrance #8 at Stockton and University Blvd.