All performances are at LA Arts, 168 Lisbon Street in Lewiston unless otherwise noted.

MAINE TAKHT ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1, 7 pm
SUGGESTED DONATION: $15

“Takht” is Arabic for a small group of varied instruments devoted to creating a kind of musical ecstasy in its audience. The Maine Takht Ensemble is Nathan Kolosko, oud; Duncan Hardy, qanun; Mary Hunter, violin; Eric La Perna, darbuka and riqq. They will play Middle Eastern music ranging from classical forms to popular modern songs sung by the likes of Umm Kuthumm and Fairouz.