New York’s premier festival celebrating ancient + contemporary music from the SWANA region | Oct 8-12, 2024

**Due to logistical complications, Mohamed Abozekry will be unable to join us this festival. Updated lineup:

Tuesday Oct 8th: Nour Harkati + NARCY with special guests

Wednesday, Oct 9: Israa Shalaby + Mona Miari

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Join us at Celebrate! Brooklyn July 20th!

Catch Habibi Festival in a free concert at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park as part of the BRIC Celebrate! Brooklyn Festival. Learn more here!

Oct 8-12, 2024

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Here's a sneak peek of the pics from @yacineboulares's US premiere of his Night in Tunisia ensemble on Night 3 followed by a hearty standing ovation in Night 4! Thank you NYC for making their first visit epic! * @wmd_mehdi @nessrine_jabeur @hedifah
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Thank you @zahra_alzubaidi_ for your beautiful set of Southern Iraqi songs of love, longing, and heartbreak for Night 2! Thank you to all the gorgeous souls who come to dance with us! * Pics by @sachynmital!