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Granite Amit
ARC Gallery, Chicago |
| “A beautiful mastery found only
in the most skilled and practiced musicians. The resulting music
is calming and exquisite in its subtlety. Hicham is a truly gifted
performer who readily shares his passion and understanding of classical
Oriental culture with the audience.“ |
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Lindsay Siegel
Cultural Programming Associate
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs |
| “A talented young musician who
shares his musical tradition and does so with grace, wonderful skill,
and beauty.” |
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Dr. Donald Wagner,
Professor of Religion and Director of the Center for Middle Eastern
Studies
North Park University, Chicago |
| “A refined playing, and mastery
of instrumental technique.” |
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Ahmed Aydoun,
Music and Choreographic Arts Department
Moroccan Ministry of Culture |
| “A wonderful evening of extraordinary
musicianship and educational commentary that ended with a standing
ovation from the audience.” |
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Carole Krucoff
Head of Oriental Institute Public and Museum Education |
| “Hicham Chami captivated all while
he played the most beautiful music on the qanun that had our 500
plus guests wanting more. The State of Illinois was honored to have
Hicham Chami perform for the 4th Annual Ethnic Gala.” |
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Saffiya Shillo
Director of Ethnic Affairs
Office of Lieutenant Governor Corinne Wood |
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