Marcel Khalife and Al-Mayadine Ensemble (1)

Marcel Khalife and Al-Mayadine Ensemble perform for two nights at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Named by UNESCO as an Artist for Peace in 2005, Lebanese composer, oud master, and singer Marcel Khalife is one of the world's leading Arab musicians. Performing his critically acclaimed new work, "Taqasim" ("Improvisations"), as well as works from his old and new lyrical repertoire.

Performers:

• Marcel Khalife: oud
• Rami Khalife: piano
• Peter Herbert: bass
• Bachar Khalife: percussion

Video: YouTube.com (2006)


Audio:
Democracy Now (Radio)

Thanks to:

• The Jerusalem Fund
• Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University

Press releases:
Rock, Paper, Scissors

Press:
Washington Post
New York Times
Boston Globe
Oregonian
Los Angeles Times
Globe & Mail
Vancouver Sun
San Diego Union-Tribune
Austin Stateman
San Diego City Beat

November 1, 2007 @ 7:30 P.M. in the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater

Tickets details here.