Australia's top music group on Classical Arabic - TARAB ENSEMBLE.

‘Every Story Is Ours’ is a 90+ minutes concert of a variety of Arabic music styles as an artistic response to tumultuous times. Through a vibrant tapestry of Arab musical styles (including Andalusi Muwashah, Syrian Qudoud, North African Rai, Iraqi Maqam, 20th Century Classics, and Longa) Tarab Ensemble’s performances are a testament to the power of music in showcasing richness and diversity, while fostering empathy and unity.

Tarab: The name. The journey. 

Tarab is an Arabic word that, while difficult to translate, embodies the deep pleasure and joy derived from classical Arab music. Established in 2019 by Palestinian-Australian musician Yousef Alreemawi, Tarab Ensemble emerged from a need to amplify classical Arab music in Victoria. Since then, it has evolved into Australia’s premier and most expansive collective dedicated to Arab musical traditions, welcoming musicians from diverse backgrounds worldwide.

Tarab Ensemble:Dr Ali Abdullah (mentor)Yousef Alreemawi (founder and keyboard player)Krikor Khaderian (saxophone)Sarah McDonald (flute)Khajak Khachigian (guitar)Michael Currie (double bass)Nasser Ammar (percussion)Bassem Muneer (oud)Chiharu Hotta (nay)