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Shibak Habibi:

Melhem Barakat is one Lebanon's beloved vocal artists with a career that saw him excel in many genres. Shibbak Habibe is a piece from the musical play, Al-Rabih il-Sabih' written by the Rahbani Brothers and was originally sung by Melhem. This track is from our November performance during the NAO's 14th season and features the Takht Ensemble and Vocalist, Usama Baalbaki. Time = 8 minutes and 16 seconds.


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Shibak Habibi:

Melhem Barakat is one Lebanon's beloved vocal artists with a career that saw him excel in many genres. Shibbak Habibe is a piece from the musical play, Al-Rabih il-Sabih' written by the Rahbani Brothers and was originally sung by Melhem. This track is from our November performance during the NAO's 14th season and features the Takht Ensemble and Vocalist, Usama Baalbaki. Time = 8 minutes and 16 seconds.

Is'al Rouhak:

Oum Kalthoum was an Egyptian icon whose musical influence and success has earned such titles as, Kawkab il-Sharq (Star of the East), and was even named by Rolling Stones as one of the 200 greatest singers of all time. This track is a recording of the last movement of, Is'al Rouhak, one of her later pieces composed by Mohamed il-Moji with lyrics written by Abdel Wahab Mohamed. Featured on this recording are vocalist, Nibal Malshi and NAO Founder and Music Director, Michael Ibrahim. Time = 5 minutes and 02 seconds.

Is'al Rouhak:

Oum Kalthoum was an Egyptian icon whose musical influence and success has earned such titles as, Kawkab il-Sharq (Star of the East), and was even named by Rolling Stones as one of the 200 greatest singers of all time. This track is a recording of the last movement of, Is'al Rouhak, one of her later pieces composed by Mohamed il-Moji with lyrics written by Abdel Wahab Mohamed. Featured on this recording are vocalist, Nibal Malshi and NAO Founder and Music Director, Michael Ibrahim. Time = 5 minutes and 02 seconds.


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Qanun improvisation Firas:

The qanun is an instrument found throughout the Arab world, as well as in other surrounding regions.  A descendant of the old Egyptian harp, the qanun has been an important part of Arab music with evidence dating back to the tenth century.  This track is a taqasim on qanun performed by the incomparable, Firas Zreik. Time = 4 minutes and 25 seconds.

Qanun improvisation Firas:

The qanun is an instrument found throughout the Arab world, as well as in other surrounding regions.  A descendant of the old Egyptian harp, the qanun has been an important part of Arab music with evidence dating back to the tenth century.  This track is a taqasim on qanun performed by the incomparable, Firas Zreik. Time = 4 minutes and 25 seconds.


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Ana Albi Dalili:

Music from the Arab world has many examples of cross-cultural influences.  Ana Albi Dalili, originally sung by Egyptian vocalist Leila Mourad, is a beautiful example of this musical fusion with its flowing melodies set on top of a waltz rhythm.  This track is from our performance at Hill Auditorium in 2022 featuring Lebanese vocalist, Abeer Nehme. Time = 5 minutes and 02 seconds. 

Ana Albi Dalili:

Music from the Arab world has many examples of cross-cultural influences.  Ana Albi Dalili, originally sung by Egyptian vocalist Leila Mourad, is a beautiful example of this musical fusion with its flowing melodies set on top of a waltz rhythm.  This track is from our performance at Hill Auditorium in 2022 featuring Lebanese vocalist, Abeer Nehme.   Time = 5 minutes and 02 seconds.


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Oud Improvisation Nashwan:

Improvisation is an important component to the aesthetics of a performance of Arab music.  Taqasim is an entire genre of Arab music where the performer, normally an instrumentalist, would improvise on a particular mode (maqam in Arabic) illustrating a piece based on the melodic traditions attributed to that mode. .  This track features Nashwan Fadel on oud performing a Taqasim influenced by the Assyrian tradition of music.  Time = 4 minutes and 25 seconds.

Oud Improvisation Nashwan:

Improvisation is an important component to the aesthetics of a performance of Arab music.  Taqasim is an entire genre of Arab music where the performer, normally an instrumentalist, would improvise on a particular mode (maqam in Arabic) illustrating a piece based on the melodic traditions attributed to that mode. .  This track features Nashwan Fadel on oud performing a Taqasim influenced by the Assyrian tradition of music.  Time = 4 minutes and 25 seconds.


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Michael Ibrahim

Michael Ibrahim
Conductor, Composer, Instrumentalist, Educator.


Michael Ibrahim, is a dynamic conductor and a recognized innovator in the Arab music circuit. He began his musical studies on the ‘Ud, and later studied the Bassoon and Nay as his musical training progressed. Ibrahim studied under renowned musicians Simon Shaheen, Johnny Sarweh, Nadeem Dlaikan, Douglas Bianchi, Anthony Iannacconne, Dr. David Pierce, Robert Williams, and Victoria King. He earned a bachelor's degree in music from Eastern Michigan University, and a Master of Music degree in conducting from Wayne State University. 

Ibrahim’s background and unique approach to composition and improvisation—fusing Western and Arab music idioms— has led to performances in concert halls and venues the world over, features on a number of recordings and film scores, and opportunities to share the stage with some of the most influential figures in Western and Arab music. 

His role as an educator, providing instrumental and ensemble instruction, lectures, and demonstrations on Arab music, privately and in the classroom, at university and grade school levels, ultimately brought him to founding the NAO, where he currently serves as Music Director. Ibrahim hopes that through his performances and educational efforts, he can instill a wider appreciation for Arab music and its heritage.