Discover Aleppo's musical heritage
Wajd Ensemble skillfully presents a repertoire of instrumental and vocal pieces that beautifully capture the essence of the Sufi heritage of Aleppo (Syria). Grounded in the esteemed "maqamat" tradition, prevalent in Turkey, Syria, and Egypt, their focus revolves around the captivating art forms of "muwashshah" and "qoudoud,” which Aleppo significantly influenced during the mid-20th century.
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For more than 750 years, the literary works of the Persian poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi have resonated. The ensemble led by Osama Abdulrasol brings Rumi's life journey to life through music, dance, poetry, and new compositions.
As you walk through the streets of Istanbul, you hear that diversity through the street music. Istanbul Ekspres aims to show that image ...
A collective of around 40 organizations from Ghent's socio-cultural and artistic sectors launched Eye on Palestine on November 21.