Noma Mouna

Sisters, 900 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Noma's distinctive singing style presents a fusion between the Eastern and Western realms of music, integrating classical operatic technique into the melodic richness of Arabic maqams, expressive phrasing, and intricate vocal ornamentation.

Noma Mouna is an Arab American singer, pianist, and songwriter whose artistry bridges the rich traditions of Arabic music with the refinement of Western classical vocal technique. Inspired by her father, Iskandar Saker, she began studying piano at the age of six and earned first prize in three national piano competitions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music in Vocal Performance with a concentration in Opera from Salem College, where she studied vocal performance and music composition. A classically trained coloratura soprano, Noma is deeply rooted in Tarab and classical Arabic music. During her studies, she received the Katherine B. Rondthaler Award for Music Composition for two consecutive years (2005–2006).

Her repertoire spans tourath, Tarab, and contemporary Arabic music, featuring the works of Fairuz, Asmahan, Umm Kulthum, Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Leila Mourad, Majida El Roumi, and other celebrated composers and artists of the Arab world.

Through her performances, Noma celebrates the enduring legacy of Arabic music while fostering meaningful cultural dialogue between Eastern and Western musical traditions.

Featuring:

Noma Mouna, vocal

Alber Baseel, percussion

Gideon Forbes, flute

John Murchison

Sami Abu Shumays, violin

Brian Prunka, oud

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