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**CANCELLED**Sharq Attack @ Brooklyn Maqam Hang

 3/31 Sharq Attack: Marandi Hostetter (5 string violin), Brian Prunka (Oud), John Murchison (Bass), Simon Moushabeck (Percussion), Rami El-Aasser (Percussion)

This performance will feature classic hits from the golden era as well as a few Brian Prunka originals. Simon Moushabeck, currently living in New Orleans, will be back in town for this special reunion performance! Tuesday March 31, 2020 8:00pm - Sharq Attack 9:00pm - Open Jam Session Admission: $10 Doors at 7:30pm SISTERS You can RSVP Here!! Sharq Attack: Marandi Hostetter - 5 string violin Brian Prunka - Oud John Murchison - Bass Simon Moushabeck - Percussion Rami El-Aasser - Percussion Formed in 2015, Sharq Attack, led by BMH founding members Marandi Hostetter (5 string violin), Brian Prunka (oud) and John Murchison (bass), and joined by Rami El-Aasser (percussion) and Simon Moushabeck (percussion and accordion), plays music stemming from the maqam tradition of the middle east, ranging from Arabic favorites to obscure rarities to modern originals. Its members have performed with a wide cross-section of musicians in NY’s middle-eastern music scene, including Simon Shaheen, Zikrayat, AlSarah & the Nubatones, Nashaz, the Bil Afrah Project, Nano Raies, Wajde Ayoub, among many others.

Arabic Repertoire Want to sit in on the next Maqam Hang? Beginners, check out this list of basic Arabic music repertoire "standards". Bring your instrument and join us! For experienced Arabic musicians looking to brush up your repertoire game, take a look at these two lists for instrumental and vocal repertoire. -- Any questions? Let us know at brooklynmaqamhang@gmail.com