Tareq Rantisi, artistic direction and percussion

Rami Abu Olaya, nay

Layan Hawila, oud and vocals

Jamal Sinno, qanun

Alyssa Lawson, cello

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Rohi al-Khammash (1923-1998) : Sama’i Nahawand

Rahbani Brothers - Fairuz (released 1974) : Ihkili an Baladi

Mohamed Al Qasabgi (1892-1966) : Zikrayati

Traditional, arr. Layan Hawila (2005- ) : Palestinian Medley

Simon Shaheen (1955- ) : Olive Harvest

Rahbani Brothers - Fairuz (released 1969) : Watani

Rami Abu Olaya (1997- ) : Spinning

Traditional : Adeste Fidelis

Traditional : Hadi ya bahr

Traditional, arr. Simon Shaheen (1955- ) : Palestinian Folk Suite

Ziad Rahbani (1956-2025) : Shu hal ayyam

Rahbani Brothers - Fairuz (released 1974) : Rajeen ya hawa

We offer our heartfelt thanks to:

First Parish of Watertown, especially Rev. Sophia Lyons and the Social Action Committee

Petr Kuzmic and Eric Hanson-Plass, sound engineering and livestream management

Proceeds from this concert will go to Anera, a U.S.-based nonprofit with no political or religious affiliations.

From Anera: “Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.
Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.”