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Nights of Tarab in the Jerusalem of Arabs (Layali al-Tarab fi Quds al-‘Arab)
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11 al-Zahra Street, Shihabi Building
East Jerusalem
Yabous Cultural Centre in Jerusalem
10 al-Zahra Street
East Jerusalem
The National Conservatory of Music and Yabous Cultural Centre are launching the 11th edition of the music festival Layali al-Tarab fi Quds al-‘Arab (Nights of Tarab in the Jerusalem of Arabs), with the support of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.
While focusing on Tarab, the festival will feature a variety of musical genres that are not limited to traditional Arabic music. Performances will run over the course of three months, hosting young talents and music bands, including Nai Barghouti’s band, Faraj Suleiman, DAM band, and Banat al-Quds.
The festival was launched in 1993, and takes Jerusalem as its capital to emphasize its national importance and centrality.
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