Music Between Tarab and Arabesque: A Conversation With Firas Zreik

In this interview, Palestinian musician and qanun player Firas Zreik talks about his new album Tarabesque, his creative process, collaborations with other musicians, his upbringing, becoming a professional musician in New York City, cultural influences, and more. Zreik’s latest compositions lay the groundwork for a new genre rooted in diverse music traditions from the Arab world and beyond, while…