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Cocktails and Conversation: Ameen Mokdad

May 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for a conversation with Ameen Mokdad, an Iraqi multi-instrumentalist, who will also be performing in concert at MoCA Westport on Friday, May 12. Learn more.

Ameen Mokad is a musician visiting Connecticut from Mosul, Iraq. He will speak about Iraqi musical traditions and their lineage throughout history, including the attempted eradication of these traditions by extremist groups. He will speak from his own personal experiences as a musician in the cities of Mosul and Baghdad during ISIS occupation. Read more about Ameen’s experience here. 

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$10 For General Admission / Free For MoCA Members – become a Member todayPlease Note: Membership status will be confirmed prior to event. 

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Date:
May 11
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Venue

MoCA Westport
19 Newtown Turnpike
Westport, CT 06880 United States
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(203) 222-7070
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