Now playing: Spite of Darkness - Pageant : Soloveev, Philadelphia 7/18/2026 by Fire Museum Presents. Paused, Muted
Spite of Darkness - Pageant : Soloveev, Philadelphia 7/18/2026
Presented in Collaboration with Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Spite of Darkness:
Spite of Darkness is a Detroit-based experimental ensemble led by Palestinian-American composer and violinist Mike Khoury. Built on a unique structural foundation of two violins and two drummers, the quartet explores the intersection of contemporary classical, avant-jazz, and Arab-American musical traditions.
The group—which features Khoury and violinist Indira Edwards—is known for its raw, percussive energy and int