Simon Shaheen's guest appearances

Simon Shaheen

Al Jazeera World

Al Jazeera English Correspondent

NYC Radio Live

Art Works Podcast

World Music Institute - WMI Plus at Home

Randy Weston

Adam Rudolph

Zakir Hussain

Andy Statman

Reggie Workman

Danielle Evans

Lynn Nottage

Josh Ritter

Michael Berry

Sebastian Junger

David Broza

Jacob Lawrence

William Parker

Rhiannon Giddens

Ron Capps

OwlTail

This At Home session features a conversation between internationally acclaimed musician,  composer, and educator Simon Shaheen with fellow Palestinian musician and educator Wanees Zarour. Shaheen, a virtuoso on both the oud and violin, talks about his extensive musical journey in promoting Arab music in its many forms, and  the joys of bringing down musical walls.More about the Arab Music RetreatSimon Shaheen's Spotify playlist WMI PLUS At Home episodes are supported by a grant from Con Edison and world music lovers like you. We thank you! Support the showStay in touch with us! Join our newsletter

This At Home session features a conversation between internationally acclaimed musician,  composer, and educator Simon Shaheen with fellow Palestinian musician and educator Wanees Zarour. Shaheen, a virtuoso on both the oud and violin, talks about his extensive musical journey in promoting Arab music in its many forms, and  the joys of bringing down musical walls. <a href="http://arabicmusicretreat.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More about the Arab Music Retreat</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NTrrbAIxBQp6oypw47rJS?si=889cfdfb19f542b5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Shaheen's Spotify playlist</a> WMI PLUS At Home episodes are supported by a grant from Con Edison and world music lovers like you. We thank you! <a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35721/store/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Stay in touch with us! <a href="https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=00127YQAJfP6X8pL3L9xYg1dtqRMQu4O8jisXPE8SjZLl-5484y3CotVX10tiZpjbf7VM4wyU97iNb5LxRIlR-vRbdS_cP9uFzr4GqZI0Z4FoYrd4aw-lf1vQEO8HdWSgjSBL3a_E-tMiE9BbbgWJWLuVfqJizGehz0iG6Sh4pHuwU%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our newsletter</a>

Acclaimed Composer, Musician and Educator Simon Shaheen with Wanees Zarour

We get to hang at home with Simon Shaheen!  He performs live on the oud and shares a few live performances.  We also had an in-depth discussion about maqam and the history of Arabic Music.  

We get to hang at home with Simon Shaheen!  He performs live on the oud and shares a few live performances.  We also had an in-depth discussion about maqam and the history of Arabic Music.

Simon Shaheen - Podcast 259

The 1994 NEA National Heritage Fellow, violinist, and oud player discusses his merging of Arab and western musical traditions. 

The 1994 NEA National Heritage Fellow, violinist, and oud player discusses his merging of Arab and western musical traditions.