One of the most original contemporary musicians of the Arab world today, Syrian composer, orchestral soloist and recitalist Abdullah Chhadeh is one of the Arab world’s most innovative Qanun players. His work includes adaptations from the Syrian, Turkish, Azerbaijani and Andalusian traditions, as well as more surprising interpretations of western composers.
Syriana, a trio with 3 distinct instrumental voices - Qanun, electric guitar and double bass - are influenced by 60s TV themes, classical and folk songs, from London and Texas to Downtown Damascus, and can only be described as a musical dialogue between the peoples of the Eastern and Western worlds. Syriana is about many levels of music and people, tradition and modernity, sound and identity, joy and sadness, but always with a wry smile on its face.
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