We are a non-profit arts organization, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dedicated to presenting and teaching the Arabic language, arts, and culture. We strive to promote understanding and respect both within the diverse community of Arab-American children and among youth and adults of all ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series features Moroccan vocalist Karima Skalli in "Habibi Ta'ala" with Al-Bustan's resident takht ensemble: Music Director Hanna Khoury on violin, Kinan Idnawi on oud, Hicham Chami on qanun, Kinan Abou-afach on cello, and Hafez El Ali Kotain on percussion. November 18, 2012 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia. Video editing by Kyle Garvey. Sound by Joe Hannigan, Weston Sound. http://albustanseeds.org/
Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series features Moroccan vocalist Karima Skalli in "Ar-ruhu Bihobikum" with Al-Bustan's resident takht ensemble: Music Director Hanna Khoury on violin, Kinan Idnawi on oud, Hicham Chami on qanun, Kinan Abou-afach on cello, and Hafez El Ali Kotain on percussion. November 18, 2012 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia. Video editing by Kyle Garvey. Sound by Joe Hannigan, Weston Sound. http://albustanseeds.org/
Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series features Moroccan vocalist Karima Skalli in "Hubbuka Qad Arraqani" with Al-Bustan's resident takht ensemble: Music Director Hanna Khoury on violin, Kinan Idnawi on oud, Hicham Chami on qanun, Kinan Abou-afach on cello, and Hafez El Ali Kotain on percussion. November 18, 2012 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia. Video editing by Kyle Garvey. Sound by Joe Hannigan, Weston Sound. http://albustanseeds.org/
Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series features Moroccan vocalist Karima Skalli in excerpt of "Na'shaq Lil-Shama'il" with Al-Bustan's resident takht ensemble: Music Director Hanna Khoury on violin, Kinan Idnawi on oud, Hicham Chami on qanun, Kinan Abou-afach on cello, and Hafez El Ali Kotain on percussion. November 18, 2012 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia. Video editing by Kyle Garvey. Sound by Joe Hannigan, Weston Sound. http://albustanseeds.org/
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is a non-profit dedicated to presenting and teaching the Arabic language, arts, and culture. This 3-min video highlights our programs that took place in 2012. We hope you enjoy... and will want to invest in our growth! Please consider making a donation to support Al-Bustan: http://albustanseeds.org/donate/
Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series features Moroccan vocalist Karima Skalli in "Ya habibi ta'la ilha'ni" with Al-Bustan's resident takht ensemble: Music Director Hanna Khoury on violin, Kinan Idnawi on oud, Hicham Chami on qanun, Kinan Abou-afach on cello, and Hafez El Ali Kotain on percussion. November 18, 2012 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia. Video editing by Kyle Garvey. Sound by Joe Hannigan, Weston Sound. wwww.albustanseeds.org
Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series features Turkish clarinetist Husnu Senlendirici in "Morning," a composition by Kinan Abou-afach. In performance with resident takht ensemble with Music Director Hanna Khoury on violin, with Kinan Idnawi on oud, Kinan Abou-afach on cello, and Hafez El Ali Kotain on percussion. November 20, 2012 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia. Video editing by Kyle Garvey. Sound by Joe Hannigan, Weston Sound. wwww.albustanseeds.org
Turkish clarinetist Husnu Senlendirici performing Taksim Hijaz at Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series, with resident takht ensemble led by Music Director Hanna Khoury on violin, with Kinan Idnawi on oud, Kinan Abou-afach on cello, and Hafez El Ali Kotain on percussion. November 20, 2012 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia. Video editing by Kyle Garvey. Sound by Joe Hannigan, Weston Sound. http://albustanseeds.org/
Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series features Turkish clarinetist Husnu Senlendirici in "Ah Istanbul" with resident takht ensemble led by Music Director Hanna Khoury on violin, with Kinan Idnawi on oud, Kinan Abou-afach on cello, and Hafez El Ali Kotain on percussion. November 20, 2012 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia. Video editing by Kyle Garvey. Sound by Joe Hannigan, Weston Sound. wwww.albustanseeds.org
Kumsalda with Husnu Senlendirici in Philadelphia with Al-Bustan resident ensemble: Hanna Khoury, Kinan Idnawi, Kinan Abou-afach, Hafez El Ali Kotain, and Hasan Isakkut. Get your tickets to Concert on Oct 20, 2012 in PHiladelphia: www.albustanseeds.org/music
