In the footsteps of Rumi – June 8, Bourgie Hall LiveEvents June 2, 2019 1423 In the footsteps of Rumi Constantinople & Ghalia Benali (Tunisia-Belgium) This performance takes us on a journey into the shimmering world of the timeless poems of Rumi, the great Master of Love. Rhythms, dances, songs of love and lament, divine mysticism and wonder are omnipresent in the Arabic & Farsi verses of Rumi, set to music by Kiya Tabassian with the collaboration of Ghalia Benali. Created for an ensemble composed of Arabic, Persian and Turkish instrument virtuosos, this concert showcases musicians from different parts of Canada, Jordan and Tunisia-Belgium. Concert in partnership with Al Balad Music Festival (Jordan) Reza Abaee, gheychak Didem Basar, kanun Ghalia Benali, voice & composition Nazih Borish, oud Hamin Honari, percussion Nasser Salameh, percussion Kiya Tabassian, setar, composition & artistic direction For tickets and information: www.mbam.qc.ca/en/concerts Bourgie Concert Hall 1339 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2E8