WMI: Faraj Abyad and His Orchestra - 'Enta Omri'

Faraj Abyad is a Jewish contemporary singer and musician of Syrian and Aleppian decent based in New York City. He specializes in performing Arabic music in its traditional form. Gathering distinguished musicians and singers to uphold the beauty of “Tarab.” The performance will showcase compositions from Sayyed Darwish and Oum Kalthoum, who’s piece ‘Enta Omri’ is one of the most important and iconic classical compositions of the Arabic golden age of music. Under the direction of master violinist Layth Sidiq, the ensemble features core members Firas Zreik on kanun, Gilbert Mansour on riq, Naseem Alatrash on cello, Zafir Tawil on oud as well as special guests.