The collaboration, co-sponsored by the Brown Arts Initiative, includes a Thursday panel discussion featuring the composers as well as representatives from Dorcas International Institute, which provides ongoing support to Syrian refugees in Rhode Island. On Friday, a community concert celebrates the music and food of Syria, and the residency closes on Saturday with a concert featuring the MusicWorks Collective and Kinan Azmeh performing works by Azmeh, Kareem Roustom, and Wang Lu. All events are free. For more information and reservations visit communitymusicworks.org

Friday’s event is co-sponsored by Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island and brings together the music and food of the Middle East in celebration. Join us before the concert for a community dinner!