Merit Ariane
Merit Ariane is a singer and composer whose work explores the fluid boundaries between music and theatre, cultures and languages. Her storytelling through songs is inspired by her German–Egyptian heritage, and draws on Arab and …
Kamilya Jubran
Kamilya Jubran grew up in Al Rameh – a Palestinian village situated in Galilée. Raised by her music loving parents, she was introduced and initiated to classical Arabic music , and particularly by her father …
Yasamin Shahhosseini
Yasamin Shahhosseini is an Iranian oud player aspiring to redefine the cultural and stylistic possibilities of her instrument, and the Iranian tradition more broadly. She performs extensively in Iran and other countries such as USA, Germany, …
Rhythms of the World
This workshop, led by Vasilis Sarikis, is for anyone interested in understanding concepts and devices of rhythm found in musical styles from around the world. Improve your sense of rhythm and structure, apply the rhythms …
Improvising and composing with mode
The roots of traditional music of the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean lie in musical modes (makams). These modes colour the melodies and shape the emotions carried by the sounds resonating inside but also across …
Flamenco rhythms and percussion
This is a hands-on taster course introducing the flamenco rhythms (Buleria, Seguirias, Solea, Tangos, Alegria etc) on the cajón. ‘Cajón’ (pronounced ca-hon) means drawer or box in Spanish. It originates from Peru where it is …
Classical Rubab Music from Kabul
The rubâb is regarded as the national instrument of Afghanistan. This two-chambered, plucked lute is used in the performance of a number of different genres, from the classical music of the Kabul court to Pashtun …