Interactive Q&A with
Simon Shaheen
Date: Friday, April 20 @ 8:30 pm
Location: Gonda Theatre
Master ‘oud & violin musician Simon Shaheen dazzles his listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional Arabic sounds to jazz and Western classical styles. His soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, & unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, & composers of his generation. With his band Qantara, whose name means "arch" in Arabic, Shaheen blends the unbridled fusion of Arab, jazz, Western classical, & Latin American music into a scorching mix that transcends the boundaries of genre and geography."Ecstacy," proclaimed The Detroit Times "best describes the exquisite performance given by [this] virtuoso."
Special Notes: Shaheen composed the soundtrack for "For Everyone Everywhere" in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Human Rights Center.
