An independent non-profit organization in Southern California, Kan Zaman is comprised of volunteer musicians, singers and staff from
diverse backgrounds. Kan Zaman's mission is to preserve, educate and entertain the general public by performing a unique, pure and
quality traditional Arabic music. Since its formation in 1994 Kan Zaman has performed in various cultural events including major
universities in the area, the Los Angeles convention center, public television and cable recordings, as well as various museums and international festivals. Kan Zaman recently performed at the J. P. Getty museum, UCLA's Royce Hall, Town Hall Seattle, the World Sacred Music Festival of the Americas, L.A. Bahai Center, and Huntington Beach Central Library.


Kan Zaman has often collaborated or been sponsored by other organizations, artists, colleges and student associations.
The ensemble has been given high praise in the press and several of its musicians have been featured in local Arabic and American newspaper and magazine articles. The ensemble is very proud to have received several awards for its outstanding contribution to the
diversity of art and culture in Southern California.