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Taqasim Oud Maqam Yekah / تقاسيم عود على مقام يكاه oudman586 1,369 views Michael Ibrahim is one of the newest and most innovative emerging artists to the Arab music scene. A Syrian American, was born in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He has studied...
Taqasim Zurna Kurd / تقاسيم كرد زرنا / مزمار oudman586 1,257 views Michael Ibrahim is one of the newest and most innovative emerging artists to the Arab music scene. A Syrian American, was born in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He has studied...
Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble - Qanun Taqasim / تقاسيم قانون oudman586 1,738 views Music Director/Nay: Michael Ibrahim Violin: Nady Benyamine 'Oud: Nashwan Fadhel Qanun: Victor Ghannam Voice: Usama Baalbaki Bass: Jonathan Hammonds Percussion: Gurushuran Y...
Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble - Habibe Yis'ad / حبيبي يسعد أوقاته oudman586 1,211 views Music Director/Nay: Michael Ibrahim Violin: Nady Benyamine 'Oud: Nashwan Fadhel Qanun: Victor Ghannam Voice: Usama Baalbaki Bass: Jonathan Hammonds Percussion: Gurushuran Y...
Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble - Lalyt Imbarih / ليلة امبارح oudman586 825 views Music Director/Nay: Michael Ibrahim Violin: Nady Benyamine 'Oud: Nashwan Fadhel Qanun: Victor Ghannam Voice: Usama Baalbaki Bass: Jonathan Hammonds Percussion: Gurushuran Y...
Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble - Bahlim Beek / بحلم بيك oudman586 793 views Music Director/Nay: Michael Ibrahim Violin: Nady Benyamine 'Oud: Nashwan Fadhel Qanun: Victor Ghannam Voice: Usama Baalbaki Bass: Jonathan Hammonds Percussion: Gurushuran Y...
Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble - Aho Dallee Sar / اهو داللي صار oudman586 1,214 views Music Director/Nay: Michael Ibrahim Violin: Nady Benyamine 'Oud: Nashwan Fadhel Qanun: Victor Ghannam Voice: Usama Baalbaki Bass: Jonathan Hammonds Percussion: Gurushuran Y...
Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble - Sama'i Kurd Tatyos / سماعي كرد طاطيوس oudman586 1,315 views Music Director/Nay: Michael Ibrahim Violin: Nady Benyamine 'Oud: Nashwan Fadhel Qanun: Victor Ghannam Voice: Usama Baalbaki Bass: Jonathan Hammonds Percussion: Gurushuran Y...
Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble - Taqasim Nay / تقاسيم ناي oudman586 1,352 views Music Director/Nay: Michael Ibrahim Violin: Nady Benyamine 'Oud: Nashwan Fadhel Qanun: Victor Ghannam Voice: Usama Baalbaki Bass: Jonathan Hammonds Percussion: Gurushuran Y...

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Michael Ibrahim is one of the newest and most innovative emerging artists to the Arab music scene.), a Syrian American, was born in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He has studied the 'oud since the age of ten and the nay since the age of twenty. His teachers include world-renowned artists Simon Shaheen, Johny Sarweh, Sakher Hattar, Bassam Saba, and Nadeem Dlaikan. In addition to playing both 'oud and nay, Michael also performs on folkloric instruments such as the mizmar/zurna (Arab shawm) and the mijwiz (a dual-piped clarinet). Michael Ibrahim is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University where he studied composition and earned a degree in music performance on bassoon. Michael now attends Wayne State University and is studying for a masters degree in conducting. Michael's teachers have included: Dr. David Pierce, Dr. Anthony Iannacconne, Prof. Douglas Bianchi, Robert Williams, Principal Bassoonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Vicky King, Second Bassoonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Alayne Revere. As an active composer, Michael has premiered several works for small ensemble and solo piano at Eastern Michigan University.

Given his diverse musical background, Michael has performed in various musical venues. Some of these venues have included: zeffas, classical western recitals, traditional Arabic weddings, parties, religious services, etc. Michael has also performed with various Arab musicians and pop stars such as: Simon Shaheen, Bassam Saba, Michel Merhej, Kinan Azmeh, Amir Elsaffar, Rabih al-Asmar, Hussam al-Rassam, Melheim Zein, Ismail Farwaji, and Mahmoud Anwar. Michael has also been a featured guest preformer at the New York Arabic Orchestra. As a recording artist, Michael has been featured on several recordings by Moda Music Productions. Michael's diverse musical background reflects his unique approach to composition and improvisation. As an artist, Michael fuses both western and Arab music traditions. Michael's interest in 'Arab fusion' recently culminated in a tour to Europe with the Eyvand Kang Orchestra. There, the orchestra premiered several works incorporating Arabic music idioms with contemporary western music. Currently, Michael directs of the Arab Music Ensemble at the University of Michigan and founder of the Michigan Arab Orchestra.

The Michigan Arab Orchestra (MAO) is non-profit organization that is dedicated to the performance, and education of Arab music to the greater Detroit community. As founder and music director, Michael has expanded the organization from a small Arab ensemble at the University of Michigan to a community orchestra with musicians of both Arab and non-Arab descent with the goal of eventually establishing a professional Arab orchestra. The MAO is also home to the Ahwak Takht (traditional Arab chamber ensemble), a professional ensemble made up of musicians from the Arab community in greater Detroit. It is the goal of the MAO to provide opportunities for anyone seeking to learn about Arab music through its performance's and educational workshops.

As a teacher, Michael has taught both privately and in the classrooms of various high schools and middle schools in the Greater Detroit area. Most recently, Michael was given the opportunity to implement a new Arabic music program at Fordson High school in Dearborn, Michigan. There, he directed and assisted the Arab instrumental and vocal programs. Michael hopes that through teaching and performing, he will be able to preserve and cultivate a wider appreciation for Arab music

To find out more about the Michigan Arab Orchestra, join our face book page at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_119539404760482&ap=1