Brooklyn Maqam is an organization dedicated to fostering community engagement with Arabic music by presenting and promoting traditional music from the Middle East with the goals of connecting musicians and audiences, preserving the art form through education and mentorship, and providing performance opportunities for both established masters and emerging talents. Based in New York City, Brooklyn Maqam gathers the finest Arabic music specialists and artists, to stage concerts, informal 'Maqam hangs', and engage with the community of Arabic music through their programs