Shireen Abu-Khader and the Usul Ensemble

Sunday, December 7th, 2025, at 3 PM

An ambassador for the Arabic musical tradition, Palestinian-Jordanian-Canadian vocalist and composer Shireen Abu-Khader leads the mixed vocal/instrumental Usul Ensemble in a mesmerizing concert of captivating melodies from the Levant, featuring Sufi-inspired songs, timeless Arab classics, and stirring folkloric compositions.

"Singer Shireen Abu-Khader fronts an ensemble of musicians from across the Middle East... and [her] voice has irresistible charm." THE INDEPENDENT