Simon Shaheen has been played on NTS in shows including Le Jardin w/ Sarah Davachi, featured first on 12 February 2024. Songs played include Blue Flame and Maqām Bayyātī.

Shaheen is a Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso and one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. This unique contribution to the world of arts was recognized in 1994 when Shaheen was honored with the prestigious National Heritage Award at the White House. Simon Shaheen dazzles his listeners…