Lubana Al Quntar & Kenan Adnawi: Traditional Music and Song from Syria

In this concert Lubana Al Quntar performs classical Arabic Maqam pieces with a melancholy flavor, characteristic of this genre. She is accompanied by the internationally known oud player Kenan Adnawi, who also presents traditional instrumental music of Syria.
Speaker Biography: Lubana Al Quntar is a gifted singer of both opera and traditional Arabic song. Also a teacher, she headed the Department of Opera Singing and launched the Department of Classical Arabic Singing at the Syrian National Conservatory. She came to the United States in 2012 and has since performed in numerous venues, including the Kennedy Center.
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