Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is presenting a FREE concert of Somali music on Friday, January 6, 6:00 - 7:30, at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, in downtown Portland, presented in conjunction with Creative Portland’s popular First Friday Art Walks.  Hadith Bani Adam and his trio perform traditional and popular songs from his native Somalia, accompanying himself on the oud.  In addition, he performs original compositions that reflect his Somali culture.

Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center presents monthly concerts representing the many immigrant communities in Maine.  The series is supported, in part, by a grant from the Onion Foundation.  For more information call 207-517-3401.