Music Demonstration with Moroccan Vocalist Karima Skalli

15 Nov 2012
18:00:00 - 19:30:00

Irvine Auditorium - Amado Recital Hall

Thursday, November 15, 2012

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Karima Skalli, from Al-Bustan, Seeds of Culture website

Al-Bustan’s Arab Music Concert Series presents a demonstration featuring Moroccan vocalist Karima Skalli. The demonstration opens with with members of the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble led by Music Director *Hanna Khoury *performing a selection of Karima Skalli's repertoire. Skalli will lead the remainder of the demonstration, introducing the audience to the music of Morocco and Al-Andalus and teaching a song.

Irvine Auditorium, Amado Recital Hall
3401 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
FREE admission
For more information, call 267-809-3668

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