WILLIAMSBURG — The Three Jolly Coachmen’s Coffee House concert series will present a performance by Al-Hawanim Friday, Nov. 7.
Al-Hawanim is a collective of four women who extensively research and perform music from the Arab world and Middle East.
The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Lewis Hall, Bruton Parish Episcopal Church‘s fellowship hall.
“This will be a rare Coffee House treat,” said Greg Davy, a member of the Kingston Trio tribute group The Three Jolly Coachmen, the hosts of the series. “This concert will be very much in the spirit of the 1960s-era coffee houses, where people curious about, and wanting to discover, music from around the world would gather to experience something ‘cutting-edge’ and refreshing.”
Comprised of Anne Rasmussen, William & Mary’s Professor of Music/Ethnomusicology and Bickers Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, and three other accomplished and talented W&M alumnae, concert organizers say Al-Hawanim (Arabic for “the women”) will present “a concert of rare repertoire, popular gems and international hits on a variety of fascinating, authentic instruments.”
As the series does for each concert, it will partner with a local charitable organization that will receive a portion of all ticket sales and 100% of all additional drink donations received the night of the concert. For its Nov. 7 performance, proceeds will benefit Here For The Girls, whose mission is to support women under 50 in their unique breast cancer journey.
To inquire about tickets and for any additional questions, contact TJCCoffeeHouse@gmail.com.
