This event is in the past.It took place on April 26, 2026 at Funoon.




Syrian singer Gaida brings her "plaintive, gauzy, emotionally compelling" voice (Chicago Tribune) to Funoon for an evening of ecstatic folk songs, Arabic standards, and original compositions. Her ensemble weaves oud, violin, and percussion into spellbinding improvisation.
Intimate venue
Syrian folk music
Live Arabic standards
Soulful vocals
Tips
đ€"plaintive, gauzy, and emotionally compelling" (Chicago Tribune)
đimmersive space with floor seating and dancing
đ„bar in the back for drinks during the show
Gaida & Ensemble
Greenpoint




Syrian singer Gaida brings her "plaintive, gauzy, emotionally compelling" voice (Chicago Tribune) to Funoon for an evening of ecstatic folk songs, Arabic standards, and original compositions. Her ensemble weaves oud, violin, and percussion into spellbinding improvisation.
Intimate venue
Syrian folk music
Live Arabic standards
Soulful vocals
Tips
đ€"plaintive, gauzy, and emotionally compelling" (Chicago Tribune)
đimmersive space with floor seating and dancing
đ„bar in the back for drinks during the show
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