ArabishWay

Seffarine at The Royal Room
2025-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118
Lamiae Naki – vocals Nat Hulskamp – flamenco guitar/oud Yosmel Montejo – bass Manuel Gutierrez – flamenco dance/cajón

Seffarine - Moroccan Flamenco Fusion Live at The Firehouse Bellingham, WA
2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 | The Firehouse, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98225
“Seffarine’s music can melt the coldest hearts” -Chicago Reader
At a momentous first meeting at a coffee shop in Fez, Moroccan vocalist Lamiae Naki and multi-instrumentalist Nat Hulskamp composed their first song and decided to get married. Brought together by their deep knowledge of the music of both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar Spanish flamenco and Moroccan Arabic music, they created Seffarine.
Seffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking square in Fez, which is famous for the complex rhythms that ring out from the blacksmiths’ hammers, and where Lamiae’s family is well known as masters of the tradition. Seffarine’s music embraces and extends Morocco’s musical collision between Arabic, Iberian, and West African cultures, forging vibrant original music deeply rooted in their backgrounds in flamenco guitar, oud, and Arab Andalusian music.

Samia at the Neptune Theater
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Neptune, 1303 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Bovine excision, a mysterious phenomenon involving the bloodless surgical removal of cattle organs, serves as the eerie inspiration for the opening track of Samia’s third album, aptly titled Bloodless. Her voice flows through the evocative lyrics with ease, weaving through the gentle strum of a lone acoustic guitar. The quiet intimacy builds into a storm of sound, culminating in Samia’s layered, ethereal harmonies that pierce with a haunting, macabre refrain: “And drained, drained bloodless.”
These emptied cattle evoke a grotesque vessel she unwittingly nurtured in an attempt to embody something both untouchable and on display, overflowing with infinite projections and capable of driving an unrelenting pursuit of the unattainable. Through sharp images—Diet Dr. Pepper and Raymond Carver as parallel pursuits of minimalism, white underwear and leeches, a Degas dancer poised at the bannister—Samia examines a paradoxical existence where merit transforms into a calculated act of extraction (“I felt the pea, can I eat it?”). This is just one strand Samia weaves into the intricate tapestry of Bloodless.
Rich with layers that shift seamlessly from sparse folk to sweeping indie-pop epics, Bloodless explores Samia’s relationship with a fragmented, symbolic version of Men—a patchwork of expectations and imagined standards she tried to meet, which ultimately shaped her sense of self. “I’ve spent the past two decades unintentionally conflating men with my understanding of God,” Samia explains. “The person I became in order to impress this imagined figure is inseparable from who I am today. With this album, I’ve tried to confront that head-on.”
Written & produced in both North Carolina and her new home of Minneapolis throughout 2024, Bloodless finds Samia reuniting with longtime-collaborator Caleb Wright and Jake Luppen for the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2023’s revered Honey, which followed Samia’s 2020’s breakthrough debut The Baby. Across these thirteen songs, Samia grapples with the hollow form she once embodied — a vessel that gained value through its own absence, until playing dead became its own form of life. With Bloodless, she endeavors to disinter the self buried beneath these carefully constructed personas, ultimately reaching a place of acceptance for her whole, imperfect being.

Seffarine (in Vancouver)
2025-09-25 20:00 - 21:00 | Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R7, Canada
The 35th Edition of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, co-presented with Caravan World Rhythms, proudly presents:
The sounds that stir the dry winds of Southern Spain and Morocco, two countries separated by only a whisper of the Mediterranean, are the musical DNA of a beautifully complex extended family linking North Africa and Europe.
Born in the ancient city of Fes, Morocco, internationally acclaimed singer Lamiae Naki and her ensemble Seffarine channel their deep knowledge of the music of both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar, the crossroad where African, Middle Eastern and European cultures meet.
The musicians of Seffarine, soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, supported by master musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, embrace and expand this rich musical legacy. Their dynamic performances seamlessly blend Moroccan and Arabic Andalusian music. These diverse backgrounds meld, creating what SoundRoots describes as “an ear-caressing blend of sounds from Spain and North Africa, spiced with a bit of fiery instrumentation and percussion.”
Their sound reflects Lamiae’s deep roots in Arabic Andalusian traditions (dating back to pre-Inquisition Moorish Spain and preserved in her native Morocco) and Nat’s background in flamenco guitar and Arabic oud. They are joined by Spanish flamenco dancer Manuel Gutierrez, known for his explosive flamenco footwork; Cuban born flamenco bassist Yosmel Montejo, whose grooving basslines drive the rhythm; and Persian multi-instrumentalist Bobak Salehi, who brings delicate kamancheh ornamentation to the ensemble.
Their sound has taken them around the world, from touring Indonesia and Europe to receiving grants to study Ottoman singing in Turkey, to recording with top flamenco musicians in Spain such as Diego del Morao and Latin Grammy Award winner Antonio Rey.

Community at Ya Hala
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 and 3 more dates | Suzanne Zahr, Art & Architecture, 2441 76th Ave SE, Ste 160, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
Games, Music, Cafe
Remember, Ya Hala’s café and retail space is open to all
More details about each weekend’s events will drop on the Monday before. 👀

In Memory of Ziad Rahbani (Vancouver)
2025-10-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Michael J Fox Theater, 7373 MacPherson Avenue Mailing Address:, 5455 Rumble St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 2B7, Canada
This tribute concert will bring Ziad Rahbani’s unforgettable songs and compositions to the stage, performed by outstanding vocalists and musicians, under the artistic direction of Syrian-Canadian musician Gaby Al Botros.

Film "Half Moon" at Vancouver Film Festival
2025-10-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas, 88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6N9, Canada
The act of artistic creation can feel inadequate when trying to convey the tragedy of war, but for clarinettist and composer Kinan Azmeh, music is a way to bear that grief and break down the boundaries of emotional and cultural expression. A witness to lives lost and displaced in his home country of Syria, Azmeh questions what role he can play as an artist and musician in a face of global conflicts and violence.
Frank Scheffer’s introspective documentary follows Azmeh on his travels to New York, Amsterdam, and Palestine, where the artist’s soulful music and collaborative performances enrapture audiences through outpourings of emotional urgency. Half Moon: Kinan Azmeh is a profound and celebratory meditation on art’s ability to inspire different cultures and reshape solidarity, community, and hope in the world, even in dark times.

From Bellingham to Palestine: Two Day Festival
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11 | Karate Church, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Passes are on sale now:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cornerpocket
final show poster and details are included here, including qr codes for the companion local music comp (free with purchased pass). We will be benefiting these four amazing Gaza orgs and efforts:
Camp Breakerz Crew (Fri night)
@campsbreakerz
Gaza Skate Team (Sat night)
@gaza_skate_team
Gaza Circus School (Sat afternoon)
@gazacircus_school
Gaza Birds Singing (Sat morning)
@gazabirdssinging
Big thank you to @karatechurch for hosting, to @whatcomfamiliesforjustice and @wwudivestapartheid for partnering with us and the @loanndbehold and the @itsbellflower crew for helping organize – including @pfsdsgn for these awesome poster designs!!!
We could only tag 20 bands but there are ten more who are playing or who contributed to the compilation. So much love for everyone, including @offkilter0 @sainttreestreet @sheaisely @thestringlightsband@basementtuesdays @bellingham_bloom @iwillfightwithlions@thewyrds @schwupsband @gallowmaker @devin_champlin_@sunnflecks @boxcutterpnw @richcanut3

Film "Half Moon" at Vancouver Film Festival
2025-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | The Cinematheque (Vancouver), 1131 Howe St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2K8, Canada

Visions of Grief and Hope
2025-10-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Sparklebarn, 2611 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, 98107
Washington for Peace and Justice presents ‘Visions of Grief and Hope’, a showcase of art by Diana Fakhoury and Brady Black. Art, henna, music, stories, drinks by @yahalaseattle and more! The event starts at 5pm, I hope to see you there!!! Also if you haven’t checked out the venue, @sparklebarn is absolutely beautiful, you will love it 🇵🇸
Flyer cred: @ryanjgill_gillco

ZoZ presents: Rising Voices for Gaza: A Benefit Concert for Palestine
2025-10-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Black & Tan Hall, 5608 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington, 98118
📅 Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
📍 Black & Tan Hall | 🎵 21+
🕔 Doors 5pm | Happy Hour 5-7pm | Main Show 7:30pm
In a world where the suffering in Gaza can feel overwhelming and distant, it’s easy to feel paralyzed. But here’s what we know: when community comes together with intention, we create ripples of real impact ✊
JOIN US as we transform helplessness into collective action. This benefit isn’t just about raising funds—it’s about standing together for what matters. 100% of proceeds directly support Gaza Soup Kitchen, providing essential meals and aid to families in Gaza who need it most.
ARTISTS WHO CARE, COMING TOGETHER:
HAPPY HOUR:
🎤 Deeanthony_goes, Gray Hurley & Yungg Bleeze – setting the tone with purpose
HEADLINERS UNITED FOR THE CAUSE:
🔥 Campana – bringing his genre-blending energy for resistance and hope
🔥 Gifted Gab – Seattle hip-hop force using her voice for justice
🔥 DJ Whodinii – born and raised in WA with Palestinian and Jordanian roots, sharing her heritage through SWANA/MENA sounds
🔥 Parisalexa – creating intimate moments that move hearts
🔥 Perry Porter – weaving social consciousness through powerful storytelling
JOIN US for an evening where caring doesn’t feel isolating—where your desire to help gets amplified by community.
Music becomes movement. Community brings impact. BE PART OF IT.
Tickets in bio 🔗
Can’t make it? Direct donations: @gazasoupkitchen
#VoicesRisingForGaza #ZoZExperience #GazaSoupKitchen#PartyForACause #ZoZPresents

Fest: Kinan Azmeh
2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Yaniv Attar Conductor
Kinan Azmeh Clarinet
Strauss Jr, Tales from the Vienna Woods
Schubert, Symphony No. 2
Jacobsen/Aghaei, Ascending Bird
Kinan Azmeh, Suite for Improvisor and Orchestra
Running time with intermission — 100 min

Opening with a mini-Oktoberfest celebration! We’re serving complimentary locally crafted brews from Camp Colvos and soft pretzels.

Step into the Vienna Woods with fluted bird song, folks tunes and yes, zither (rare instrument alert!). Zither player Kurt Eckroth joins us for the iconic Ländler country dance tune, which then whisks us into a whirlwind of 5 glorious waltzes.

Ascending Bird tells the story of a mythic bird that tries to reach the sun. It tries at first and falls back down. It tries again, then finally on the third time it receives the radiant embrace of the sun and loses its physical body, in a metaphor for spiritual transcendence. The music is an arrangement of an old Persian folk tune, starting gently and working up to a thrilling close.

Hailed as ‘spellbinding’ (The New Yorker) and ‘intensely soulful’ (The New York Times), guest artist and composer Kinan Azmeh brings us his genre-bending Suite for Improvisor and Orchestra. The suite takes us from Love on 139th Street in D, a vibrant homage to Harlem’s cultural mix, to November 22nd, a meditative reflection on finding home far from home, and concludes with Wedding, in the spirit of a Syrian village celebration.

Seating is at 8-top tables for both concerts, general admission. Come with friends and make new friends!

Parking at both Foss Waterway Seaport Museum (Saturday) and Pioneer Park Pavilion (Sunday) is free.

Concert sponsored by Concrete Technology Corporation

Fest: Kinan Azmeh
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Park Pavillion, 330 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States

Palestinian Habib Shahadeh Hanna: Oud
2025-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Join us for an enchanting evening featuring the mesmerizing sounds of the Oud, performed by the talented Habib Shahadeh Hanna. He is visiting Seattle for a limited time supporting his live score of the play, Almonds Blossom in Deir Yassin, giving us this opportunity to showcase an international talent.
Habib’s family originates from the Galilee in historic Palestine where he currently resides and absorbed his love for the Oud at a very young age. A master of this ancient string instrument, Habib brings a unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles to his performances, captivating audiences with exquisite talent. His performances are journeys through time and culture, inviting listeners to experience the profound beauty of Arabic music. With a repertoire that spans classical compositions to original works, Habib Shahadeh Hanna promises an unforgettable evening filled with soulful music and artistic brilliance. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a true virtuoso in a solo performance at the newly remodeled theater in Cherry Street Village, produced by Dunya Productions.
Tickets at the bottom of this page: https://www.dunyaproductions.org

Tunisian musician: Nour Harkati at the Clock-Out Lounge
2025-11-15 20:30 - 22:00 | Clock-Out Lounge, 4864 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108
NOUR HARKATI IS A RENOWNED TUNISIAN MUSICIAN AND SINGER-SONGWRITER KNOWN FOR HIS INNOVATIVE BLEND OF TRADITIONAL NORTH AFRICAN MUSIC AND CONTEMPORARY INFLUENCES.
MASTERING THE ANCIENT GUEMBRI AND INFUSING HIS WORK WITH MODERN RHYTHMS,HARKATI CRAFTS A UNIQUE SOUND THAT RESONATES DEEPLY WITH DIVERSE AUDIENCES.
HIS LYRICS COMBINE PHILOSOPHICAL DEPTH WITH A JUBILANT SPIRIT, MAKING HIS MUSIC BOTH INTROSPECTIVE AND UPLIFTING.
HTTPS://NOURHARKATI.BANDCAMP.COM/ALBUM/MOULENA

Seattle Bands Stand with Gaza
2025-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Amazing bands! Great cause! See you there!

Lebanese Music Night
2025-11-23 | TBD
Sunday, November 23 – Lebanese Music Night (details to follow)

Leeni and Intisaar at Cocoa Legato
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Cocoa Legato, 8420 Greenwood Ave N, Suite C, Seattle, WA, 98103
We have limited seating in our cafe, so our seats are first-come-first-sit! Ample standing room available if seating is full.

We offer sliding scale donation options (+$5-$30) to give our audience members the opportunity to further support the artists and the venue beyond the price of a General Admission ticket.

SHOW SCHEDULE
Doors open – 7:30pm
Leeni – 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Intisaar – 9:00pm – 10:00pm

The Arab Blues
2025-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Rainier Arts Center, 3515 S Alaska St, Seattle, WA, 98118
The Arab Blues traces an innovative and ecstatic trajectory between the call of tradition and the response of the diaspora. The basis of their arts is the Turath, the canon of classical Middle Eastern compositions and improvisational techniques.
Karim Nagi is an Egyptian native and Rami Gabriel is of Lebanese-Egyptian descent – together, as The Arab Blues, they bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, using their Middle Eastern heritage and passions for Chicago’s jazz and blues scene. Gabriel plays guitar, oud and buzuq, while Nagi plays riqq and tublah, at least. The result is an original expression of immigrant artistry with passionate musicality and revolutionary attitude.

“The hermetic mixture of these musical elements make for a miraculous sonic blaze. It’s like receiving a smoldering telegram in the ear from a vivid and ancient world.” (Evanston Round Table

December 14 SEATTLE at Rainier Arts Center
https://tickets.worldclassmusic.live/events/wcml/1678853

Lebanese Canadian Society’s Annual New Year’s Eve Party
2025-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Executive Hotel and Suites (Burnaby), 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC, V5C 3Y6, Canada
We are excited to invite you to the Lebanese Canadian Society’s Annual New Year’s Eve Party!
Join us for a night filled with music, food, culture, and celebration as we welcome the new year together
Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets now and take advantage of our early-bird discount before December 1st.
Date: December 31, 2025
Doors Open: 7 PM
Buffet Dinner: 8 PM
Location: Executive Suites Hotel
4201 Lougheed HWY, Burnaby, V5C 3Y6
Tickets:
• $110 Early Bird (until Dec 01)
• $110 Members | $125 Non-Members (after Dec 01)
• Babysitting: Available for kids ages 3–10 for $40 each
Let’s welcome 2026 with joy, laughter, and community spirit!
Get your tickets here:
https://www.lebanesecanadiansocietyofbc.com/newyeareve2026
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Warm regards,
The LCS Board
