“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 a 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.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Show your ticket confirmation email at CHOP (Culinary Hub of Providence) just downstairs from the venue for 20% off dinner* on the night of the show!
*211 Washington Street. Offer excludes alcohol purchases.

We’re running a food drive for Better Lives RI! Bring your non-perishable food donation to our event check-in table outside the Donald J. Farish auditorium.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. Performance run time is 6:30-7:45 PM. No admission after 7:00 PM.
The library will be closed, but we’ll have staff at the 150 Empire St. entrance to greet you and direct you to the Donald J. Farish auditorium on the third floor.