Maqām Festival- Multaqā Al-Mūsīqā Al-Maqāmiyya

Established to revive and celebrate the maqām musical traditions of West Asia, North Africa and Europe. While our base is rooted in Cairo, we collaborate with an extensive network of researchers, musicians, and institutions, including universities and cultural organizations across the Arab world and beyond. From this network, we have established a scientific and artistic board composed of dedicated scholars, experts and musicians, who guide our initiatives and ensure the integrity and depth of our work. 

The term Multaqa ( مُلتقى ) signifies both a place and time for convergence. In the context of Maqām Festival, it embodies the gathering of artistic and cultural traditions of maqām music, serving as a unifying point for the shared artistic musical system of the Mašriq (West Asia and Egypt) and the Maghreb (North Africa), mainly.

The Maqām Festival combines academic and artistic expertise, supported by partnerships with research and documentation institutions, such as Sorbonne University (Paris) and Antonine University (Lebanon). Together, we aim to preserve and promote the maqām melodic system and music traditions—a cornerstone of Arab musical heritage, deeply intertwined with classical Arabic poetry—while adapting these traditions to resonate with modern audiences.

Maqām Festival | مُلْتَقَى المُوسِيقَى المَقامِيَّة
P.O. Box 288
Postal Code 12311 Dokki
Giza, Egypt

Tel./whatsapp: +20 109 0379090
info@maqamfestival.com
www.maqamfestival.com

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