In this solo show, Assasi will be performing a variety of songs from melodic trap EP Third World Wide Vol. 1, his recent indie folk-infused EP Deebak, and popular cuts from the previous decade. 

Expect a worldwide journey, with material inspired from his hometown of Aleppo and Syria's capital of Damascus, his years in the Lebanese cultural capital Beirut, time in exile in Kathmandu and Kuala Lumpur, and recent adopted Maine hometowns of Bangor and Biddeford. Assasi's genre-bending collaborations have explored boom-bap, trap, and alternative hip-hop, always with a distinctive Arab flavor. Expect him to fill the stage with a lifetime of stories and emotional connection.

Friday, February 10, 7:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM), 75-minutes with intermission

Tickets are available for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating (sliding scale available).

ARTIST BIO

Assasi is a Maine-based hip-hop artist from Syria’s ancient cultural capital, Aleppo. He fuses Arabic-language rap with a rich tapestry of modern and traditional sounds from the Arab world and the diverse cultures he has encountered since leaving Syria in 2012. Assasi’s lyrical content and vocal delivery have deepened over nearly two decades to reflect his global journey and inner development with unflinching emotional honesty. While he remains unable to safely return to Syria, Assasi leverages hip-hop’s collaborative storytelling to connect with his home culture and build solidarity in his adopted communities.

SLIDING SCALE POLICY

No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org for information on our sliding scale admission policy.

COVID-19 POLICY

Audience members, staff, and volunteers will be asked to mask while not actively eating, or drinking.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Mayo Street Arts has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.