Winter Solistice Concert
Featuring Ana Everling,
Tani Diakate (Kora) and
Jose Rendon (Latin Percussion)
Sunday, December 21 2025
Epiphany Center for the Arts
The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra will be returning to the Epiphany Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 21 after a well-received record release show at the iconic cultural venue on Sept 14 of this year. The Dec 21 performance, with doors opening at 6PM for a 7PM showtime, will feature guest musicians Joe Rendon on Latin Percussion, Romanian folk singer Anna Everling, and Malian Kora virtuoso Tani Diakate.
CHICAGO IMMIGRANT ORCHESTRA’S NEW ALBUM
“Sanctuary”
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ON BANDCAMP AND ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS
VOTED BEST INTERNATIONAL OR WORLD MUSIC ACT IN THE CHICAGO READER
One orchestra,
a world of music.
Dedicated to the authenticity and historicity of living musical traditions
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The new Chicago Immigrant Orchestra
Re-established in 2020 to bring Chicago’s global music community under one roof, to collectively make music that represents the rich cultures of the world, under the direction of Fareed Haque and Wanees Zarour
Meet Our Co-directors
Fareed Haque
Modern world guitar virtuoso, steeped in classical, jazz and global traditions. His unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. Recent projects include the acclaimed Goran Ivanovic/Fareed Haque guitar duo.
Wanees Zarour
Award winning composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist with deep roots in Middle Eastern music and well versed in modern jazz and global musical styles. Directs the 60-piece Middle East Music Ensemble at the University of Chicago, and his touring jazz fusion group, “East Loop.”