Beyond Maqam with Huda Asfour - A Five-Week Class

Huda Asfour leads a five-week deep dive into Arabic music aesthetics and improvisation, exploring what maqam—the foundational modal system of the Arab world—can teach us about creative expression beyond traditional boundaries. This is for anyone curious about how Arabic musical thinking opens new pathways for improvisation, whether you read music or not.

Huda Asfour is a Brooklyn-based musician and educator rooted in Arabic vocal traditions, bringing both technical rigor and creative generosity to her teaching. She's spent years studying maqam across the Levant and beyond, and brings that lived knowledge into conversation with contemporary improvisation practice.

Classes meet Sunday afternoons at Jalopy Theatre, a beloved Red Hook venue known for its intimate, artist-centered approach to music education and performance. Bring an open ear and a willingness to listen differently. No prior Arabic music experience required.