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Join us for a week of events
featuring KARIMA SKALLI - Moroccan Vocalist with
Al-Bustan's Resident Takht Ensemble
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 Arabic Language, Arts and Culture Course at Northeast High School
We're pleased to be at Philadelphia public school NEHS for the 2nd year, offering a daily class taught by a team of Al-Bustan teaching artists and educators. This year we are serving two classes of 10th graders, thanks to the continued support of Qatar Foundation International.
Read the blog post by Eric Lundblade about his experience teaching the Arab culture/history class on Fridays. |
Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble in Progress 
On Monday evenings since early September, a group of dedicated singers, instrumentalists, and percussionists gather at Penn's Music Building to immerse themselves in a wide range of classical and contemporary Arab music. As one choir member, Chrissy Steele, tells us:
Most of all, I feel very grateful for the unique opportunity to learn from and collaborate with the friendly and talented world-class musicians who are our teachers and those who come as guest artists. Read more. |
Spotlight on Motivation High School
Al-Bustan's partnership with Motivation High School continues to flourish. The school's Arabic language teacher, Melika Komrokian, explained the significance of music for her students:
My students are extremely proud of themselves while learning, demonstrating and performing. Percussion helps them to have high self-esteem. Read more.
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Recent Performances:
Husnu Senlendirici opens Arab Music Concert Series on a High Note
Şenlendirici  enthralled the audience, comprised of old and new fans, with his celebration of Turkish and Arab music and their shared roots.
Those minor scales and modes reach into your heart and pull it out and spread it across the universe. - David
See overview of the concert.
Al-Bustan's Resident Takht Ensemble at Lehigh University
The ensemble performed two concerts with Lehigh Choral Arts, as part of Lehigh's celebration of the confluence of Arab, Christian and Jewish cultures in 9th to 15th-century Andalusia.
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Some fabulous films to see this week!
* Saturday, November 3, 11:30am: Solar Mamas film screening followed by Q&A with Director Mona Eldaief. Bryn Mawr Film Institute. FREE. RSVP here.
* University of Pennsylvania New Middle East Film Festival, October 31-November 3
Screenings of current feature films followed by discussions. FREE. More Info
Nov 2 - Red Heart at 5:30pm + Where are we going now? at 8:30pm
Nov 3 - Beyond the Hill at 5:30PM + Microphone at 8:30pm
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Welcoming National Network for Arab American Communities in Philly!
Al-Bustan is pleased to participate in NNAAC's Leadership Institute to take place in Philly Nov 15 to 17. Registration is open to those involved with Arab American communities and interested in delving into organizational development issues.
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