Firas Zreik: "Tarabesque" Album Release

Firas Zreik presents his powerful new album Tarabesque, merging Tarab—the ecstatic state of listening central to Arab musical traditions—with global influences. Fearlessly placing the kanun (Mediterranean harp) at the center of jazz quartet, hybrid ensemble, and Arab Takht ensemble, Zreik reimagines the instrument with dazzling virtuosity and deep emotional range. The performance features Maqam-driven melodies woven through rich harmonic and modal landscapes.