Firas Zreik’s Tarabesque: New Journeys in Arabic Music (RBA)

At Roulette, **Tarabesque: New Journeys in Arabic Music (RBA)** brings composer and qanun player **Firas Zreik** to the foreground, presenting his ongoing project **Tarabesque** in a live New York setting. The music draws on Arabic classical lineage while testing new structures and ensemble roles inside a contemporary concert format. In a city where Arabic music is often heard through pop, diaspora nightlife, or academic programs, this kind of formal, composer-led presentation carries cultural weight. One clear effect is how the qanun shifts from accompaniment to architectural center.