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SUMMARY:Reflections of the Arab World
DESCRIPTION:First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights presents Crossing Borders Music in music for string quartet and oud from the Arab World! The program features the special guest artist Palestinian/American ‘ūd player\, composer\, arranger\, ethnomusicologist\, and teacher Issa Boulos performing his own brand new arrangements for string quartet and ‘ūd! The program also marks the world premiere of a string quartet commissioned by Crossing Borders Music of Jordanian composer Tarek Younis! And\, Rasa Mahmoudian’s world premiere string quartet arrangement of the “International Refugees Anthem” by Syrian composer Arian Hu of Beijing\, China! Works by Egyptian composer Gamal Abdel Rahim\, American composer Mohammed Fairouz\, Syrian-French composer Dia Succari\, and the little-known String Quartet op. 7 by the exceptional Lebanese composer Toufic Succar\, performed off the score provided to Crossing Borders Music by his wife Nenna Bakhtanassar (épouse Succar). This is not a program to miss!\nWe’d like to honor the diversity of opinions regarding the term “Arab World\,” or “Levant.” In particular\, we honor Toufic Succar’s request to be known specifically as a “Lebanese composer.”\nFree and open to the public! Join us!\nThis program is presented by the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights with support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.\nPictured: Issa Boulos in a white shirt before a black background\, holding his ‘ūd in one hand and gesturing with his other raised hand to recognize the audience outside the picture’s frame\, credit Issa Boulos
URL:https://crossingbordersmusic.org/event/reflections-of-the-arab-world/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights\, 302 N Dunton Ave\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004
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SUMMARY:Ear Taxi Festival: First Blacks Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Crossing Borders Music is delighted to be part of the Mainstage Series of the New Music Chicago Ear Taxi Festival.\nDeveloped over three years with the Haitian American Museum of Chicago and DuSable Heritage Association\, this Crossing Borders Music program honors four Black Chicago trailblazers! The program shares music by four Haitian composers including “La Cité” by Sabrina C D Jean Louis\, commissioned by Crossing Borders Music and the DuSable Heritage Association and written in honor in honor of Chicago’s first non-native resident\, Jean-Baptiste Pointe du Sable; “Fraternitas! Fraternitas! Dei Patris Nomine” by Gifrants\, commissioned by Crossing Borders Music in honor of Chicago’s first African-American mayor Harold Washington; “Brother Malcolm” by Jean “Rudy” Perrault which imagines through music a conversation between Martin Luther King and Malcolm X upon the inauguration of Barack Obama; and the world premiere of a new work commissioned by Crossing Borders Music of Jean Paul Coffy\, former lead artist of the legendary Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans\, in honor of Lori Lightfoot as Chicago’s first African-American woman mayor!\nThe program looks at each figure through a historical lens rather than a political one.\nFree and open to the public\, but advanced registration is required: https://www.eartaxifestival.com/tickets\nThis event will also be livestreamed at https://youtu.be/Gh5iAIyqNVU.\nThis program is partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency.\nThis program is partially supported by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.\nPictured: Jean Paul Coffy in a red shirt before a white background
URL:https://crossingbordersmusic.org/event/ear-taxi-festival-first-blacks-chicago/
LOCATION:Kehrein Center of the Arts\, 5628 W Washington\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644
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SUMMARY:Stories & Music for Healing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an afternoon of storytelling\, music and light refreshments.\nThe storytelling portion of this event is facilitated by Ada Cheng\, who creates spaces for people to tell difficult and vulnerable stories. In addition to the healing act of storytelling\, storytellers Celina Chin\, Saroth Loeuk\, and Pich Houy will sing traditional Cambodian songs accompanied by the voice and music of the Mahoary ensemble of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial\, and the Crossing Borders Music string quartet\, using arrangements by Rasa Mahmoudian.\n*RSVP required (limited admission: 30 guests).\n*COVID-19 precautions: we request all attendees to present proof of vaccination. Photos of vaccination cards are accepted.\nAt the registration\, we will check temperatures prior to entering the building.\nAttendees are also expected to adhere to the following guidelines:\n1. masks wearing\n2. social distancing\n3. keep hands clean with hand sanitizers\nLight refreshments will be served outdoors.\nDoors will open at 3:30pm.\nRSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-music-for-healing-tickets-185558409197\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. This program is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
URL:https://crossingbordersmusic.org/event/stories-music-for-healing/
LOCATION:National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial\, 2831 W Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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SUMMARY:We Walk: A North Lawndale Celebration of Black Community
DESCRIPTION:Stroll through a cultural fair sponsored by the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC)\, Crossing Borders Music\, the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot\, and Art West!\nThis event features selected works from HAMOC’s traveling exhibit “We Walk” celebrating Black history and culture; music commissioned by Crossing Borders Music of Haitian composers celebrating Black Chicago trailblazers\, with guest artist cellist Kailie Holliday who began her music studies at the Chicago West Community Music Center of East Garfield Park; local music artists The Book of Timothy; and activities for all led by artist Alexandra Antoine\, Art West\, and the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot!\nPlus\, free Haitian appetizers will be served!\nFree and open to the public!\nAll CDC and Public Health Guidelines will be followed.\nThis event is part of Journey Chicago\, a celebration of Chicago cultural heritage sponsored by the Chicago Cultural Alliance. \nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. This program is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. \nPictured: Haitian composer Sabrina C D Jean Louis\, who wrote a piece in honor of Jean-Baptiste Pointe duSable
URL:https://crossingbordersmusic.org/event/we-walk-a-north-lawndale-celebration-of-black-community/
LOCATION:Lawndale Pop-Up Spot\, SW Corner of Douglas Blvd and Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623
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SUMMARY:Reflections of the Arab World Livestream
DESCRIPTION:New Music Chicago presents Crossing Borders Music in music for string quartet from the Arab World! The program marks the online premiere of a string quartet commissioned by Crossing Borders Music of Jordanian composer Tarek Younis! And\, the online world premiere of Rasa Mahmoudian’s string quartet arrangement of the “International Refugees Anthem” by Syrian composer Arian Hu of Beijing\, China! The program also includes works by American composer Mohammed Fairouz\, Syrian-French composer Dia Succari\, and the little-known String Quartet op. 7 by the exceptional Lebanese composer Toufic Succar\, performed off the score provided to Crossing Borders Music by his wife Nenna Bakhtanassar (épouse Succar). This is not a program to miss!\nWe’d like to honor the diversity of opinions regarding the term “Arab World\,” or “Levant.” In particular\, we honor Toufic Succar’s request to be known specifically as a “Lebanese composer.”\nWatch the livestream at: https://youtu.be/5EekVZww75Y \nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. This program is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.\nPictured: a black and white photo of Composer Tarek Younis composing indoors with a pen and paper seated at a table in front of a wall with three bright windows
URL:https://crossingbordersmusic.org/event/reflections-of-haiti-and-the-arab-world/
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