The World Music Institute (WMI) announced its partnership with the New York Arab Festival (NYAF) in celebration of Arab-American Heritage Month.
New York City’s first Arab and Arab-American art and culture festival, celebrating the song, dance, fashion, performance, ideas, and cuisine that have made Arab heritage part of American heritage.
The festival can be enjoyed at Nublu (151 Avenue C) from 8pm-10pm and encompasses an evening of music by Arab artists, Felukah, DJ Nadia, and DJ meëraj.
The World Music Institute was founded in 1985 and is recognized as one of the most remarkable presenters of world music and dance within the United States. WMI strives to educate communities on traditional and contemporary music and dance from around the world. They hope to promote awareness, appreciation and encouragement for cross-cultural dialog and exchange. The institute performs at venues throughout the city and depends on both public and private funding to accomplish its mission.
With DJs and live bands playing music from countries including Ghana, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Morocco, Colombia, Botswana and more, we celebrate the diversity of locally based international artists, and welcome everyone to energize the dance floor. In any language, we say ‘let’s dance!’
Brice Rosenbloom, WMI Artistic Director
The Egyptian Neo-soul singer Felukah is known for “bringing the Nile to New York.” Felukah’s voice is distinct and versatile in her contemporary genre-bending rap. The singer moved to New York City in 2017 to study creative writing and later dropped her first bilingual independent project, Citadel in 2019. Felukah also signed to the indie label, Abu Recordings and together they produced and distributed her debut album Dream 23 in 2020. Lastly, the Neo-soul singer released the Kawkab EP on 2021. The EP featured her indie rock debut Love on the Comedown.
DJ Nadia is an Egyptian-American DJ with sets showcasing percussive and experimental music across various genres such as techno, rap, downtempo, and more. She currently plays at The Bar at Cafe Kitsuné and has performed at The Lot Radio, Eavesdrop, Mood Ring, etc.
DJ meëraj is acclaimed for honoring his heritage by combining music from North Africa and the Middle East with international instruments in sets. He has played SXM, Burning Man, Soho House, and other clubs across New York City, gathering an eclectic crowd of serious partygoers.
More information about The World Music Institute can be found here and more info on the New York Arab Festival can be found here.
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