Events
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
ACW Arabic Playgroup
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
Lebanese author Rabih Alameddine will be reading from his new book
The Hakawati (The Storyteller)
from Alfred A Knopf Publisher
Where: Elliott Bay Book Company
101 South Main Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
206-624-6600
When: Friday, May 16 at 7:30 pm
About the book: The Hakawati - the word means "story
teller" weaves together the story of a modern Lebanese family in
war-torn Beirut. The city is bombed out and bleak, not how he remembers
it. His father lies in a hospital bed while his entire al-Kharrat
family camps out in the waiting room. The al-Kharrats, a rowdy and wry
bunch, are both exasperated by and take solace in one another. And they
tell each other stories. We listen in on hilarious, fantastical stories
of Osama's childhood and that of his grandfather, who was a hakawati.
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
ACW Arabic Playgroup
ACW Arabic Playgroup
Djaj Barqooq Fi Mish Mish
and non-members alike. So come and join us for a cooking demonstration,
delicious food, drink and great company. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
It is on a first-come first serve basis, with members getting priority until May 22th.
ACW Summer Picnic and BBQ
Where: Marymoor Park
When: Saturday, August 2, 3-9 pm
South Shelter near the music stage
There is a grassy area where we will be setting up games of croquet, badminton or volleyball.
The park charges $1 parking fee per car
