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    Concert Series: Arab Classical Music

    Concert Series: Arab Classical Music

    Presented by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture at Trinity Center for Urban Life

    May 26, 2010


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    Music of the Three Musketeers (Al-Fursan Al-Talatha).  The composers Riad al-Sunbati, Zakariyya Ahmad and Muhammad as-Qasabji are collectively known as the Three Musketeers (Al-Fursan Al-Talatha). They became famous in the 1920s for composing songs for the legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kalthoum. Each of these composers had a unique style. Of the three, Zakariyya Ahmad writes in the most traditional, Egyptian colloquial style. Muhammad al-Qasabji is known for incorporating European instruments and concepts such as harmony into his music. Riyad al-Sunbati also incorporates European instruments into his work especially the cello, bass, accordion, piano and mandolin.


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        Trinity Center for Urban Life

        2212 Spruce Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19103

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        Tickets: $10, student tickets available at the door with ID

        Info Phone: 267-809-3668

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        May 26, 2010

        Times:
        7:30 pm

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