Caravanserai: Majid Bekkas Gnawa Ensemble with Brahim Fribgane

Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center

With the goal of introducing Americans to some of the most exciting and dynamic artists from the Muslim world, Caravanserai is a groundbreaking cultural engagement program that intends to open and expand the dialogue between American and Muslim societies using the arts as a point of entry. Hailing from Morocco, Majid Bekkas is a contemporary master of gnawa – one of West Africa’s oldest musical traditions – and a predecessor to American jazz and blues. Joined by Moroccan-American oud master Brahim Fribgane, Bekkas and his Ensemble will take audiences on a spiritual journey to the soul of the gnawa culture.

This performance is part of the 2012-2013 10×10 Arts Series.

Price: Tickets start at $10

Box Office Contact Number: (479) 443-5600
Additional Information: http://www.waltonartscenter.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=7875