Arab Legendary Songs

The presentation will be in the form of an interactive session about classical Arab music. We will explain and illustrate such concepts as "Maqam", "Mawwal", "Muwasshah", etc.

The songs that constitute the Arab "classic canon" have been categorized as such because of the distinctive quality of the music (melody, form, instruments, voice), as well the poetic lyrics. The selection of songs proposed for the Halaqa are illustrative of this tradition. We will discuss and sing some parts of the songs highlighting their thematic significance and the blending of form with content.