Circle of Samāʿ

Every month, the Maqām Studio brings together maqam musicians and music seekers in a dedicated circle of listening. Samāʿ is an Arabic word which means attentive listening and refers to modes of devotional audition used in Sufi spiritual practices. During a Circle of Samāʿ concert, audiences are invited to engage with musical performance in joy and reflection. Since 2024, the Circle of Samāʿ has hosted concerts of Ottoman fasıl suite, Iraqi Maqam, Pakistani khayal, Persian classical music, Turkish Sufi singing, Arabic tarab, and featured new compositions of contemporary and jazz music.