TARABESQUE

August 5, 2026

Firas Zreik is a much-acclaimed composer and kanunist who draws on his Palestinian roots in his art. Tarabesque is a sparkling example of this work.

August 1, 2026

Joe’s Pub hosts Firas Zreik’s upcoming album release concert, on Saturday August, 1, 2026

May 27, 2026

Maqam Records announced Firas Zreik’s new upcoming record “Tarabesque” is set to be released on July 31, 2026

April 29, 2026

For his Uncharted performance, Firas Zreik combines his deep understanding of the Maqam tradition—the scale system found in Levantine, North African, and Mediterranean music—with elements of contemporary global musical styles encountered through a lifetime of travel and study.

November 11, 2025

Catch Firas Zreik and his quintet onstage live at Joe’s Pub, on Tuesday November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Tickets on sale now.

July 30, 2025

Catch Firas Zreik and his quartet live at Bar Lunatico (468 Halsey St, Brooklyn)
Accompanied by Gideon Forbes (Sax), Pietro Gennenzi (Bass), Alber Baseel (Percussion)

February 3, 2025

Firas Zreik co-wrote, composed and recorded on “Bajo Los Escombros” a song he did with Puerto Rican artist Residenti as part of the Grammy winning album.

July 19, 2025
The Homelands in Our Bodies: Embodying Artivisim is a forum by the Arab American National Museum gathers artists and activists who use art as a tool for advocacy and community buidling.

July 15, 2025

Zreik’s songwriting of Bajo los Escombros, a song by Puerto Rican artist Residente, which featured on his recent GRAMMY® award-winning album “Las Letras Ya No Importan”, gained him his own certificate of recognition.

April 11 , 2025

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer

April 10, 2025

As part of UMS concert series 2024-25; Firas Zreik performs a a sold-out show at The Freighthouse in Ypsilanti, MI

February 23, 2025

Watch this recently released live performance footage of “Salute” performed by Firas Zreik & his ensemble at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn, NY

December 11, 2024

Palestine-born artist Firas Zreik on playing the music of his people - interviewed by Yulia Denisyuk.

November 22, 2024

Located at the heart of Tribeca in New York City, The Sufi Lodge hosts Firas Zreik for a special intimate performance.

September 19, 2024

In partnership with AFI, Joe's Pub presents Firas Zreik and his quintet for in a live concert

November 15, 2024

BRAVO! Professional Performing Arts Series 2024-2025 brings world-class artists to BYU.

As part of this season’s star-studded lineup - Firas Zreik will hit the stage with his band on November 15, 2024

September 14, 2024

Firas Zreik Quartet to play at the International Festival of Holland, at the Holland Civic Center in Michigan.

August 21, 2024

An iconic venue at the heart of Brooklyn - Lunátco presents Firas Zreik and his quartet on Aug 21, 2024.
Featuring: Ramiro Marziani, Bashar Farran and Alber baseel

August 3, 2024

As part of GlobalFest’s Summer for the City; Firas Zreik will perform with his quartet at Hearst Plaza - Lincoln Center on Saturday Aug 3, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Featuring: Gideon Forbes, Pietro Genenzi and Alber Baseel.

June 15, 2024

Designed to support creation in music, New Music USA chose Firas Zreik as the recipient of its Creator Fund 2024

April 20, 2024

Catch Firas Zreik and his quintet perform a selection of his albums.
Live at Roulette Interedium in Brooklyn, NY on April 20, 2024

February 10, 2024

Solo performance by Firas Zreik at The Local in Saugerties, NY

January 12, 2024

Zreik to perform with his quartet at JanArtsNYC 2024 edition of Good Night Showcase; live at DROM.

Sponsored by GlobalFest and Global Toronto Conference.

December 7, 2023

Zreik sold-out Szold Hall on his very first time playing at Old Town Chicago

December 6, 2023

As the last event in its World Music Wednesday series, Old Town School of Folk Music hosts artist Firas Zreik in a live concert at Szold Hall - Chicago.

November 11, 2023

“Palestinian artist Firas Zreik has delighted the people of Ceuta with the best of his music, this Friday night at the Revellín theater. A concert framed within the XXIX Ceuta Jazz Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture, and which has been attended by numerous music lovers with which he made vibrate and feel that with his music they have been transported to another era. “

November 10, 2023

Firas Zreik and his quartet hit the stage tonight at the Ceuta Jazz Festival in Spain.

November 10, 2023

Held at the Spanish port city between Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean - The Ceuta Jazz Festival is hosting Firas Zreik and his quartet to perform on November 11, 2023.

October 16, 2023

MacDowell fellow (2023) Firas Zreik performed his original composition “Fields of Figs” at the annual MacDowell National Benefit, held at The Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City

October 15, 2023

Held annually at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, Ragas Live Festival is a 24-hours music marathon of contemporary and classical Indian music

October 3rd, 2023

In collaboration with Joe’s Pub and The Public Theater, the mother-son duo will perform a set of rearranged selections from their repertoire as well as Palestinian folkloric tunes.

September 22, 2023

With Family being the main theme of the first Friday night at PAC, the mother-son duo enchanted a full-house New York audience with an intimate musical set.

August 9-10, 2023

Firas Zreik and his trio in two live outdoor concerts in New York City, Wednesday at Zuccotti Park, and Thursday at Manhattan West

Accompanied by: Ramiro Marziani on Guitar & John Murchison on Bass.

July 13, 2023

Jazz Speaks interviews Firas Zreik ahead of his upcoming concert at The Jazz Gallery.

July 15, 2023

Lineup:
Firas Zreik - Kanun
David Leon - Sax
Ramiro Marziani - Guitar
John Murchison - Bass
Alber Baseel - Percussion

May 24, 2023

As part of their June-July magazine issue, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs published an article about Firas Zreik’s work and called him “The Paco de Lucia of the Qanun”, by French music journalist Emilie Pons

April 23, 2023

Located in New Hampshire, MacDowell is a leading arts organization and artist residency program.

Award-winning media platform I Care If You Listen interviews Firas Zreik

April 9th, 2023

“Salute” Album Review on World Music Central

”extraordinary set of solo kanun and dazzling ensemble pieces” - Angelo Romero.

April 2nd, 2023

Firas Zreik talks about his new album “Salute” and the creative process behind it. (ARABIC)

March 8th, 2023

Firas Zreik releases his new album “Salute” featuring an 8-piece band with the Kanun at its core

March 2nd, 2023

Joe’s Pub & The Public Theatre in New York host Firas Zreik’s album release concert “Salute”.

Thursday March 2nd, 9:30 PM
425 Lafayette, New York, NY 10003

January 29th, 2023

Amal Murkus releases her new single and lyrics video “I’m From Here” - composed and arranged by Firas Zreik

October 30, 2022

Last week Oct 22, 2022 Zreik and his quintet performed a special concert at Teatro Tivoli, in Lisbon, Portugal as the official WOMEX 22 showcase selection.

October 22, 2022

Firas Zreik is the official showcase selection to perform at WOMEX 2022, the largest World Music Expo, at Teatro Tivoli in Lisbon, Portugal.

October 13, 2022

As part of the Habibi Festival, Firas Zreik & his quintet perform at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater 425 Lafayette, New York, NY on Oct 13 at 7:00 PM.

August 26, 2022

Firas Zreik Trio opens the Habibi Festival summer pop-up at Bryant Park Picnic Performances.
Artwork: Joan Chiverton

August 26, 2022

Summer pop-up edition of Habibi Festival, a new NYC celebration of contemporary and traditional musics of the SWANA (South West Asian and North African) region at Bryant Park. The show features performances from three different artists: Palestinian Kanun player and composer Firas Zreik and his trio.

August 7, 2022

“..this was a brilliant concert. Ms. Murkus and The Firas Zreik Quintet are international talents of the first magnitude.” - WorldMusicCentral.org

July 30, 2022

Renowned music festival globalFEST joins forces with beloved NYC nightclubs Barbès and Drom in celebration of their milestone anniversaries (respectively 20, 20 and 15 years) for this mega event of musical discovery, featuring powerful artists with unique voices hailing from across the globe. Scheduled performers include: Amal Murkus & The Firas Zreik Quintet.

June 29, 2022

Awarded by Arab America Foundation, Firas Zreik was selected by their 30 Under 30 list of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights professionals for their outstanding achivements in all fields including education, law, politics, and arts.
Zreik was the only musician on the list.

May 18th - 19th, 2022

Firas Zreik performs four sold-out solo concerts at the historic Green-Wood Catacombs in Brooklyn, NY.

February 19th, 2022

Devices of Expression: Firas Zreik Speaks
Read the full in-depth conversation

February 17th, 2022

Listen to the full interview with Firas Zreik, on “Tazaker” podcast, hosted by Ghazi Abu Baker on Makan radio.

February 19th, 2022

Firas Zreik and his Sextet, perform live at The Jazz Gallery

January 11th, 2022

Watch the full episode of this Quartertones series event with Firas Zreik, hosted by Afikra, conducted by Mikey Muhanna.

October 19th, 2021

Firas Zreik releases “Zawraq”
- first music video from his EP “Solo” -
shot & recorded live in New York City.

September 7th, 2021

Firas Zreik signs a one-track deal with Universal Music Group U-NXT division over his single “Sentiments in Emptiness”. The track is now distributed by Ingrooves on all digital platforms.

April 22nd, 2021

Firas Zreik releases his debut EP “SOLO”,
a solo Kanun album featuring new original music.

March 27th, 2021
Watch Firas Zreik perform an exclusive acoustic set of selected original compositions - live at The Vine Sessions, accompanied by Ramiro Marziani on Guitar & Pietro Gennenzi on Bass.

December 20th, 2020

“Lullaby for Nature” by Firas Zreik was named “Instrumental Piece of the Year” by Makan Radio for 2020 - hosted by Shadi Ballan.