[Hum_Calendar_Events] UCLA Nov. 5: The Legacy of Mahmoud Darwish - A Conference and Concert

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	The Legacy of Mahmoud Darwish: A Conference
	
	A conference that will bring together international writers and scholars to honor the life and creative work of Palestinian poet and author Mahmoud Darwish (1941-2008).
	The Legacy of Mahmoud Darwish: A Conference
	Thursday, November 05, 2009
	9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
	314 Royce Hall
	UCLA
	
	Organized by Nouri Gana, UCLA
	Speakers:
	
	    *Sinan Antoon, New York University
	    *Tamim Al-Barghouti, Georgetown University
	    *Terri De Young, University of Washington
	    *Fady Joudah
	    *Abeer Mohamed, UCLA
	    *Jeffrey Sacks, UC Riverside
	
	Cost: Free and open to the public
	
	The Legacy of Mahmoud Darwish: A Concert
	
	An evening of music by the Turath Ensemble honoring the Palestinian poet and author Mahmoud Darwish (1941-2008). The program will feature poetry by Mahmoud Darwish, songs by Marcel Khalife, and the music of Sayyid Darwish.
	The Legacy of Mahmoud Darwish: A Concert
	Thursday, November 05, 2009
	8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
	Schoenberg Hall
	UCLA
	
	The Turath Ensemble, directed by Sami Asmar
	
	Culminating the one-day conference honoring "The Legacy of Mahmoud Darwish," the Turath Ensemble will present a concert of traditional music from the Arab world. The ensemble is directed by accomplished musician Sami Asmar, and brings together numerous Middle Eastern and European instruments such as qanun (plucked zither), 'ud (plucked lute), riqq (tambourine), nay (reed flute), tablah (hand drum), cello, and bass. As a tribute to the artistic legacy of Darwish, the concert will feature recitations of his poetry, read by guest Sami Maalouf. The program will also include songs by the celebrated Lebanese composer Marcel Khalifé (b. 1950), as well as music popularized by Egyptian vocalist Sayyid Darwish (1892-1923).
	
	RSVP Here for FREE TICKETS: http://apply.international.ucla.edu/Public/ViewForm.aspx?appID=102
	
	For questions, please contact:
	
	Amy Bruinooge, Center for Near Eastern Studies
	Tel: (310) 825-1181
	cnes at international.ucla.edu
	www.international.ucla.edu/cnes

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