September 13 - 22, 2015
Join us for this exciting residency with Moroccan master musician Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa along with Qawwali music legends Fareed Ayaz, Abu Muhammad Qawwal and Brothers. Enjoy several live concert performances throughout the city, interactive music workshops, and participatory open jams with the musicians. This visiting artist residency made possible through a generous grant from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
Sun. September 13, 3:00 PM · Millennium Park | Jay Pritzker Pavilion | 201 E. Randolph St. Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa | info | free |
Wed. September 16, 8:30 PM · Maurer Hall | Old Town School | 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa / Ronnie Malley with Las Guitarras de España | info | tix |
Sat. September 19, 7:00 PM · Logan Center | University of Chicago | 915 E. 60th St. IMAN Community Cafe with Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa and Qawwali Brothers | info | free |
Sun. September 20, 1:00 - 4:00 PM PM · IMAN | 2744 W. 63rd St Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa • Performance 1:00 PM Jam 2:00PM | info | free |
Join internationally acclaimed Moroccan artist Aziz Sahmaoui and his group of Senegalese musicians for a live performance at IMAN's Fresh Beats & Eats Farmer's Market, followed by a jam session with local Chicago artists and community members. Bring your instruments and voices to participate and transcend through the music. All Ages. FREE
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