Storefront Sounds is thrilled to bring Zafer Tawil, Palestinian multi-instrumentalist, and Rabbi Zachi Asher, oud player, to DC’s historic Atlas Performing Arts Center next month.

As Duo al Rouh (Arabic for Òsoul’), Zafer and Zachi blend ancient poetry, traditional melodies, and original compositions to create a sound that is both haunting and deeply moving. Through oud, violin, qanun, percussion, and nay, they weave a rich tapestry of Arabic music, expressing the pain, beauty, and longing that shape our world today.

The Duo also explores both personal and shared histories, guiding listeners on a journey of friendship, resilience, and healing. Between songs, Zafer and Zachi share the stories behind their music.

This is an evening not just to listen, but to feel the pulse of a culture and its timeless traditions.

_Featuring Temple Micah’s Rabbi Healy Slakman and Philip Mayer.