Feature: What makes Arabic Music… Arabic? [Community Presentation]
PRESENTER
Hadi Eldebek
ORIGINAL CITY
NYC
Original Date
October 2, 2016
DESCRIPTION
Music is one of the most important parts of a culture. But what makes music from one place different from another? What are the elements that make up a particular musical genre or tradition? In this afikra feature, Oudist and Composer Hadi Eldebek gives us an entry point to learn more about what the term “Arabic Music” means, and what makes Arabic Music sound… Arabic.
ABOUT THE AFIKRA COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
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