About the Musician: Sonia M'Barek was born in Sfax, Tunisia. From 1977-1986 she attended the National Conservatory of Music in Tunis, graduating with a diploma in Arabic music. In 1992, she published her first solo album, Liberté. She pays homage to the the Tunisian lute player Ali Sriti in collaboration with Anouar Brahem in the album Tarab (1993-1994).
In 1997, she released her second solo album Tawchih, and in 1999, Takht. She has performed in musical theater (Asker Ellil, Eté 61, Taht Essour, and Didon), and film soundtracks (The Dance of Fire and Abulkacem Echebbi). She has performed in the United States several times since 2005, including the Mahrajan al Fann Arab Arts Festival at Symphony Space in New York City, with Simon Shaheen, and as part of Mr. Shaheen's 2009 "Aswat" concert tour at NYC's Town Hall and other venues across the country.
Since 1997 she has given several workshops on Arabic music singing in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon, and Jordan. =================================================================== Alwan for the Arts is a 501(c)(3), not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion and production of Arab and Middle Eastern arts and culture. Alwan features concerts, film screenings, book talks, poetry readings, lectures, theater and dance performances, art exhibits, and music and language classes. 16 Beaver Street, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10004
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