“For this talk, composer Kinan Abou-afach will discuss his music’s journey from Syria to the United States, as a cellist, oudist, and composer.

He will share selections from his compositions and explore how his background in improvisation has shaped his approach to music creation and performance. Kinan Abou-afach, recipient of the prestigious Pew Fellowship, is a Syrian-born musician.”

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