“A physical manifestation of beauty & joy” – Chicago Tribune

KARIM NAGI creates a future folklore. He weaves Arab tradition with a borderless exploration. His traditional Arabic music and dance emanate brightly, reworking into an original expression of diaspora folklore. A multi-instrumentalist, recording artist of 18 albums, movement artist and TEDx speaker, NAGI’s performances are dynamic and rich. He creates partnerships with his audiences, verbally guiding them, transporting each member on provocative cultural excursion.

Additionally, NAGI has an educational school assembly performance Arabiqa which has toured the USA and received two Doris Duke Building Bridges grants. He is a former Board member of Chamber Music America, and a former adjunct faculty at New England Conservatory. He currently performs his solo play Detour Guide, and tours with Arabiqa, plus the Chicago-based group The Arab Blues.