Simon Shaheen Live in Concert at Old Town School of Folk Music @OudAndViolin

Event Category:	Music/Folk/World
Organization:	Old Town School of Folk Music
Venue:	Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
Start Date:	Saturday, February 15, 2014
End Date:	Saturday, February 15, 2014
Start Time:	8:00 PM Address: 4544 N Lincoln Ave Map City: Chicago State: IL Audience Type: All Audiences Description: Simon Shaheen dazzles his listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional Arabic sounds to jazz and Western classical styles. His soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the ‘oud and violin. Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. Cost: $28/$30 Tickets Simon Shaheen - Oud - Blue Flame