Nadim Dlaikan and Friends

Traditional Arabic music
Born in 1941 in Alai, Lebanon, Nadim Dlaikan knew at an early age that he wanted to play music.
When his brother brought his first nye home (the reed flute common throughout the Middle East) and refused to share with him, Nadim systematically set out to make his own nye and successfully taught himself how to play. Despite his family's initial disapproval, Nadim persisted and was eventually allowed to study at the prestigious Lebanese Conservatory in Beirut with leading nye virtuoso Naim Bitar. After traveling extensively throughout the Middle East with Lebanon's most popular folk troupe, Nadim decided to move to the United States, eventually settling into the large Lebanese community in Detroit. Nadim is recognized within the Arab community as a highly skilled musician, playing not only the nye, but the munjairah (a wooden horn), mizmar (shepherd's flute) and the mijwiz (a double-reed instrument which sounds like a bagpipe) as well. While in demand to play for Arab weddings and celebrations, Nadim strives to bring his music to new audiences as well as to bring new music to the Arab community. He is committed to exploring ways in which Lebanese folk music can fit into new musical traditions and has frequently played for national audiences as well as Arab weddings and celebrations. In 1994, Nadim was awarded the Michigan Heritage Award for his commitment to his music and its continuance, and his willingness to share his skills with others both in his community and beyond. He performs this weekend with three talented friends: Johnny Sarwha on the kanoon (a plucked zither), Abraham L-Sagir on dumbeg (hand drum) and tambourine, and Hishm Mishmish on violin.

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Music Sampler : Untitled