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Arabic Music with Firas Zreik and Ronnie Malley

World Music Institute Season 3 Episode 3

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Artist-composer Firas Zreik and multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator Ronnie Malley engaged in a dynamic discussion about music, identity, and cultural exchange. Firas, a Palestinian-born kanun player based in NYC, shared insights on the instrument's history, microtonal aspects, and composition. They discussed the maqam system, cross-cultural collaborations, and the evolution of Palestinian music, emphasizing how artists can preserve cultural heritage while integrating modern influences to create music that transcends borders and generations.

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