Christiane Karam and Music from the Middle East and Balkans

Join us for this final #RevelsConnects: Musical Connections concert as we learn about the musical traditions of the Middle East and the Balkans with Beirut-born vocalist Christiane Karam!

Born and raised in war-torn Beirut, Lebanon, Christiane’s unique vocal style stems from her love for different musical traditions. She is the leader and founder of the award-winning ZilZALA Ensemble, which blends classical, traditional, and folk music from different regions of the Middle East and the Balkans with contemporary jazz. She is also the leader of the acclaimed Pletenitsa Balkan Choir. Christiane is also a staunch activist for cultural understanding, tolerance, and non-violent conflict resolution. Currently on the faculty of Berklee College of Music, as an Associate Professor in Voice, Ensemble, and Songwriting, she is the founder and leader of the Berklee Annual Middle Eastern Festival, and actively continues her work of bringing awareness and Positive Social Change through music and the arts.

We will also be sharing the latest episode of our companion #RevelsConnects: Musical Connections podcast, produced in collaboration with the Mass Cultural Council and featuring Christiane in conversation with host Maggie Holtzberg, MCC’s Folk Arts and Heritage Program Manager. The episode will be available on Wednesday, April 27, across podcast streaming platforms, on revels.org, or at https://revelsconnectsmusicalconnections.buzzsprout.com.