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Middle Eastern & SWANA Music in NYC

Oud recitals, Arabic hip-hop, Persian electronica, Gnawa trance, and the parties that run till close — music is where SWANA (Middle Eastern and North African) New York comes together. Here's everything worth hearing across the city this season, refreshed weekly.

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Frequently asked

Where can I find middle eastern & swana music in NYC?
Menna maintains a live, weekly-updated list of middle eastern & swana music across all five boroughs at itsmenna.com/events/music/ — including venue, date, price, and neighborhood for each event.
What kind of middle eastern & swana music does Menna list?
The listings span concerts, festivals, film screenings, food events, community gatherings, and nightlife. Filter or browse by category, neighborhood, or date on the main events page.
How often does the list refresh?
New events are added continuously by Menna's team plus an automated scraper that watches Luma, Eventbrite, and dozens of NYC venue calendars. The public site rebuilds daily.