Concert of Colors Neighborhood Programs
in partnership with the
Arab American National Museum
presents:
Still We Sing:
Omar Offendum's Little Syria
with special guests
Lubana Al-Quntar and Layan Srour
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center,
15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126
Free and Open to the Public
Photo by Ridwan Adhami
This is the Michigan premiere of Omar Offendum's Little Syria, a performance set against the backdrop of New York City's fabled Little Syria neighborhood (1880–1940). This one-of-a-kind project bridges hip-hop and live Arabic instrumentation with the centuries-old Hakawati storytelling tradition of the Levant. Award-winning rapper and poet Omar Offendum is joined onstage by Palestinian oud virtuoso Ronnie Malley and music producer Thanks Joey to bring to life what it meant to be Arab in America over a century ago — a story that still speaks directly to today's conversations around immigration, xenophobia, and the ever-evolving idea of the American Dream.
This special evening features internationally acclaimed Syrian soprano Lubana Al-Quntar, one of today's leading voices in Arabic and opera performance who is celebrated for her powerful range and fusion of Eastern and Western vocal traditions. The night also features Layan Srour, a Detroit-based interdisciplinary sound and visual artist with a practice focused on memory and belonging shaped by her upbringing in Beirut, Lebanon.
Little Syria began as a research residency with UMS at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 2018. This performance marks its first return to Michigan as a fully staged production.
More Than a Music Festival
Concert of Colors is a free, multicultural music festival that brings together artists and audiences from around the world. Through live performances and cultural programming, the festival celebrates diversity, unity, and the power of music to connect communities.
Held annually in Midtown Detroit, Concert of Colors creates a shared space where people of all backgrounds can experience global music and culture together.
Have Questions Before You Go?
Find answers about parking, seating, tickets, and what to expect at Concert of Colors.
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Yes. Concert of Colors is a completely free music festival open to the public. Donations are encouraged to help keep the festival accessible for everyone.
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Concert of Colors takes place in Midtown Detroit, centered at the Detroit Institute of Arts, with performances held both indoors and outdoors, as well as at nearby cultural institutions throughout the district.
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Yes. Concert of Colors is a family-friendly event with programming for all ages, including live music, cultural performances, and activities everyone can enjoy.