Established in 2011 by Egyptian ethnomusicologist Mina Girgis and Ethiopian-American singer Meklit Hadero, The Nile Project is founded on the belief that music has the power to change perceptions and inspire action. The Nile Project’s unique sound comes from intensive musical residencies, gathering the musicians together for weeks to learn from one another and translate that experience into collectively composed new musical works. A powerful pan-Nile percussion section drives this orchestra of Ethiopian masenko and saxophone; Egyptian ney, oud, violin, simsimiya and tanbura; and Ugandan adungu and bass guitar including six vocalists singing in 11 different languages.

Join the artists for a conversation with the audience following the performance.

Funded in part by a generous gift from Charlie Reiher.

Funded in part by a generous gift from Denny and Frances Gulick.

Sponsored by The Gazette & Gazette-Star.