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Music & Culture Events
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In PersonVirtualGBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world jazz music that blends the oud and accordion. Oud player and Talween frontman Walid Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arabic music background, with jazz elements layered in to create a fresh and energetic sound. Named after the Arabic word for "coloring," Talween features world-class Boston musicians who weave a kaleidoscope of musical colors with intense melodies, jazz and African rhythms, intricate harmonies, and bold improvisation.
Event timeline:
7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception (in-person only)
7:50-7:58pm Guest are seated in Fraser (in-person only)
8-9pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio (Hybrid audience)
Photo credit: A.J. Ghidardi
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