Karim Nagi - Arab Future Folklore

We’re excited to share this special archive of #RevelsConnects first Musical Connections series exploring musical traditions from around the world with intimate virtual experiences including 45-minute salon-style performances with a variety of cultural tradition bearers. Each performance was hosted on Facebook Live and followed by a companion podcast produced in collaboration with the Mass Cultural Council and hosted by the MCC’s Folk Arts & Heritage Program Manager, Maggie Holtzberg.

Karim Nagi - Arab Future Folklore

Presented Sunday, January 24, 2021

Watch the video on YouTube
Listen to the Companion Podcast
Click here for the Episode 6 transcript

An Egyptian musician, dancer, and educator, Karim Nagi performs and teaches Arab music and dance to schools, universities, and festivals, and speaks on the power of the arts to encourage diversity and fight xenophobia. In this episode, Karim talks about the traditions, structures, and instruments of classical Arab music and dance, as well as his work with students of all ages.

Rave Reviews

Thank you REVELS, and Mass Cultural Council for this opportunity. I really enjoyed performing this for you all. Stay safe and let’s get this world healthy again for in-person interaction

Karim Nagi

Thank you all so much for doing this. I know these are tough times and so the effort you are all making is really appreciated! Light in dark times.

Edward K.

Thank you all who made these wonderful concerts available . I appreciate the exposure to different cultures.

Daniel R.

Catch up on all the #RevelsConnects: Musical Connections performances for free on YouTube!

And listen to all #RevelsConnects: Musical Connections companion podcasts here or on your preferred podcast streaming app.

Revels has always been about community – gathering, singing together, celebrating together. While we can’t be together in person right now, thanks to technology (and the many people who have helped Revels harness this technology), we can be together online through #RevelsConnects – an online, virtual community.

Stay safe and keep singing!