World Nomads Lebanon: Bassam Saba Ensemble

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) kicks off its World Nomads Lebanon series with a special opening celebration featuring the acclaimed Bassam Saba Ensemble. The eight-piece ensemble will take the stage at Florence Gould Hall for one night only on May 1, 2010. The Bassam Saba Ensemble is led by the Lebanese-born Bassam Saba, a preeminent figure in Arabic music and world-renowned virtuoso of the nay, who has helped develop the group's unique sound—a mix of classical/folk Arabic music combined with classical western influences. Don't miss out on this evening of soulful and passionate musical performance! World Nomads is a month-long, multi-disciplinary series held each May at FIAF, celebrating transculturalism in the twenty-first century and exploring the crossroads of culture and identity. For information and ticketing for this and other World Nomads events, please visit: http://www.fiaf.org/events/spring2010/2010-05-world-nomads-lebanon.shtml FIAF members $20; non-members $25.