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A cross-cultural band rooted in Arabic music traditions, creating memorable experiences and high quality performances.

06/13/2026

See you in an hour at Kensington Plaza, Brooklyn NY 11218. Open to the Public.

06/08/2026

Arabic sinking workshop starts tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9 at 7 PM at the People Forum in Midtown Manhattan.

Sabah al-Sabah (The Morning is up) is a contemporary composition that celebrates the dawn and its spiritual significance. The song uses rich Levantine dialect imagery to explore themes of awakening, hope, continuity, and the eternal cycle of day and night. Through poetic metaphor, it invokes the roosters’ call, the prayer’s echo, and the celestial dance between sun and moon.

Link in Bio.

05/26/2026

Tell us how old you were approximately when you first heard this piece.

05/19/2026

Today we will work on “وحياتك بتمون" love song by Ahmad Kaabour at The People’s Forum as part of our Arabic,Singing Workshop series with .

- Tue May 19 | 7-8pm
- The People’s Forum 320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018

Registration link in bio.

04/28/2026

Join The Brooklyn Nomads for a communal exploration of Arabic rhythm through song. This workshop series invites participants to experience the joy of group music-making while connecting with Arabic musical traditions from a rhythmic perspective.

Workshop Details:
When:
Tue Apr 28 | 7-8pm
The People’s Forum 320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
Song 1 → TBD
Tue May 5 | 7-8pm
The People’s Forum 320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
Song 2 → TBD
Tue May 12 | 7-8pm
The People’s Forum 320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
Song 3 → TBD

Where: The People’s Forum, 320 W 37th St, New York, New York, United States of America
Price:
Per session: $40
All Classes Package: $105
Capacity: 20
Experience Level: No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to sing!

Led by community musician Mohamad Eldebek, these sessions focus on percussion as a gateway into the music—exploring groove, pulse, and collective energy through the songs of Ahmad Kaabour. All levels are welcome—just bring your curiosity and willingness to participate.

04/27/2026

We just wrapped up our final class for April! Over the last four sessions, we dove deep into a curated selection of Ahmad Kaabour’s most beloved songs — songs connected to our childhood and memories and causes we believe in.

Thank you to all the participants who joined us this month. Your energy and enthusiasm made these sessions truly special.

We’ll continue with our workshops in mid-may with a few more of Ahmad Kaabour’s songs. Link in bio.

04/22/2026

A glimpse into our recent show at Brooklyn Academy of Music earlier this month. Grateful for the energy, the presence, and everyone who shared this moment with us.

This gathering was part of a special Fisher Takeover for Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), marking over 150 years of Arab cultural presence in New York City. Curated by , the event brought together artists from across the Arab community for a five-hour experience of live music, poetry, film, and connection—spanning the Fishman Space, rooftop, and beyond.

“Bringing the Shām to BAM” honors Bilad al-Shām—the historic Levant region (modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and parts of Turkey). A place layered with history, movement, and cultural depth.

More to come…

04/20/2026

This week, we will work on two songs by Ahmad Kaabour: Isma3 إسمع (Tue April 21) and Ya Sitti يا ستّي (Thu April 23).

•⁠ ⁠Tue Apr 21 | 7-8:30pm
→ Private Studio 265 W 37th St, NY 10001 2nd floor
→ Song: Isma3 إسمع — this song is about an ongoing movement that insists on dignity, strength, and the refusal to submit.

•⁠ ⁠Thursday Apr 23 | 7-8:30pm
→ The People’s Forum 320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
→ Song: Ya Sitti يا ستّي — This song addresses our grandmother — sitti —, the gentle and strong figure that stands in for a community enduring violence yet holding onto self-respect and tenderness.

In this series of workshops, help us learn songs of Ahmad Kaabour (1955–2026), a highly influential Lebanese singer, songwriter, composer, and actor, who is widely recognized as a pioneer of politically engaged Arab music, particularly through his songs that became anthems for the Palestinian struggle and Lebanese resistance.

All levels are welcome. Link in bio.

04/18/2026

Today, Saturday, April 18 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Echoes of Albania at Kensington Plaza

Featuring , bringing the beauty and depth of Albanian musical traditions through virtuosic accordion, folk roots, and classical influence—followed by a collaborative set with and .

Music in the Plaza is a series by the Singing Winds celebrating the musical traditions of immigrant communities through outdoor performances that bring people together to listen, sing, and dance.

Outdoors at Kensington Plaza. Open to everyone. Join us.

04/12/2026

This Tue April 14, we learn: وبيلبقلك يا بيروت

Artist: Ahmad Kaabour
Album: Ramadaniyyat (2011)
Lyricist: Abdel Ghani Tlais

This song وبيلبقلك يا بيروت speaks to Beirut, the city that symbolizes defiance and resilience, a city that Ahmad Kaabour composed many songs for, praising its beauty and character and liveliness.

As part of our ongoing workshop honoring the legacy of Ahmad Kaabour, and in solidarity with Beirut, South Lebanon, and all cities that are bombarded by the US Israeli war machine, we’ll be diving into some of Kaabour’s most beloved and resonant pieces.

Led by Hadi Eldebek, each session explores a different song from Ahmad Kaabour’s repertoire.

Join us. Link in bio.

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Brooklyn, NY

Website

http://www.thebrooklynnomads.com/

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