Moroccan-born guitarist, composer, and educator Mahmoud Chouki and Cuban singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Yusa bring their rich musical backgrounds to New Orleans for a special performance tonight. Chouki, known for blending North African, Middle Eastern, Latin, and jazz influences, has composed award-winning film scores and curates music for the New Orleans Museum of Art. Yusa, celebrated for her fusion of jazz, rock, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, rose to prominence with her BBC-nominated debut and has performed worldwide. Together with special guests, they promise an unforgettable night of global sounds and vibrant collaboration. Mahmoud Chouki - guitar, cigar box, oud Yusa- tres, guitar, vocals Sam Dickey - ngoni Brett Gardner - cigar box, guitar Ben Fox - drawer bass Gerald Watkins Jr. - trash drums Shows at 9pm & 11pm  Doors at 8:30pm & 10:30pm Restaurant is open 5pm - 11pm for dinner before or after your showtime:    Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com ! Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by Emailing reservations@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival. Kind Reminder:  Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime.