NAWRAS ALTAKY

Nawras Altaky with Dyar feat. Oene van Geel & Friends Dyar: Nawras Altaky – vocals, ud Lucas Dols – double bass Ghaeth Almaghoot – clarinet Modar Salama – percussion Guests: Marieke de Bruijn – violin Oene van Geel – viola Annie Tångberg – cello Matthias Konrad - trombone Composition: Nawras Altaky | ألحان: نورس التقي Arrangement: Oene van Geel & Nawras Altaky Poetry: Bahaa Barakah A production by Music Meeting & VPRO Vrije Geluiden Filmed & recorded at Openluchttheater De Goffert, Nijmegen, The Netherlands Directed by Martijn van der Linden Sound recording & mixing Mark Peters - MPC Soundlab Editors: Sakti Khedoe, Melchior Huurdeman, Aad van Nieuwkerk, Catherine Vroon Camera & lighting: Sander Keuker, Wim Adam, Ramon de Boer Sound: Mark Peters Producer: Vivian Vrolijk Editing: Reinier Bruijne #nawrasaltaky #Dyarband

MaDaBa “The City of Mosaics” Nawras Altaky - vocals & ud (SYR) Tony Roe - piano & electronics (NL) Sjahin During - Afro Anatolian percussion (TR/NL) Ghaeth Almaghoot - Clarinet ( SYR) مَاْدَبَا MaDaBa is a captivating musical group that was formed in the spring of 2023 in the Netherlands. Their original compositions blend mesmerizing melodies, dynamic rhythms, and captivating stories, resulting in a vibrant improvisational world where tradition and innovation seamlessly intertwine. The name "MaDaBa" pays homage to an ancient town in the Levant called "The City of Mosaics," reflecting the group's passion for merging the past and present. Through their music, MaDaBa aims to create a meeting point between the Orient and Occident, showcasing their dedication to bridging cultural influences and exploring new musical horizons. ---------- Recorded 7th of Nov 2023 at November Music Festival Filmed by: Jameel Arsheed Recorded by: Wijnand de groot concertzender.nl Special thanks: Koen Graat , Programmering & Publiciteit November Music - Muziekpodium Paradox Titles: 0:00 Echoes Of Mawaal 6:37 Damascus by Night Contact: https://madabamusic.com #contemporary_arabic_jazz #contemporary_jazz #contemporary_arabic_music #jazz #music #muziek #trio #piano #jazzpiano #percussion #anatolian #singer #vocalist #pianist #improv #improvisation #sufi #dance #innovation #composition #composer #maker #creator #influencer #storytelling

MaDaBa “The City of Mosaics” Nawras Altaky - vocals & ud (SYR) Tony Roe - piano & electronics (NL) Sjahin During - Afro Anatolian percussion (TR/NL) Qusai Sroor - Ney ( JO ) مَاْدَبَا MaDaBa is a captivating musical group that was formed in the spring of 2023 in the Netherlands. Their original compositions blend mesmerizing melodies, dynamic rhythms, and captivating stories, resulting in a vibrant improvisational world where tradition and innovation seamlessly intertwine. The name "MaDaBa" pays homage to an ancient town in the Levant called "The City of Mosaics," reflecting the group's passion for merging the past and present. Through their music, MaDaBa aims to create a meeting point between the Orient and Occident, showcasing their dedication to bridging cultural influences and exploring new musical horizons. Recorded 3rd of Sep 2023 at Amman Jazz Festival Filmed by: Gallery Studio Taher Al Otaibi Mohammad Khalaf Special thanks: Lama Hazboun, AJF Director NLinJO Musiqa 3al Daraj | OrangeRed | Abrez Goethe-Institut Contact: https://madabamusic.com #contemporary_arabic_jazz #contemporary_jazz #contemporary_arabic_music #jazz #music #muziek #trio #piano #jazzpiano #percussion #anatolian #singer #vocalist #pianist #improv #improvisation #sufi #dance #innovation #composition #composer #maker #creator #influencer #storytelling

Nawras Altaky - Manifesto “Labels Aren't Our Names” Grachten Festival composition assignment 2021 Premiered on the 15th of Aug 2021 in Paradiso Amsterdam. Under the theme “Listen! Music as a protest” Nawras wrote a composition titled “Labels Are Not Our Names”. The composition was meant to spread awareness and protest against thinking within boxes and boundaries. Basically to manifest that our social or political status, gender or health conditions , religion, colour or race are not our names! The composition was written in four main parts of 35min duration. The eclectic ensemble consisted of a wonderful diverse group of young artists gathered specially for this event. Ensamble: Nawras Altaky – Vocals, Ud / SY Fuensanta Mendez – Double Bass, Vocals / MX Koen Boeijinga - Soprano Saxophone / NL Sun Zheng - Erhu / CN Ghaeth Almaghoot – Clarinet, Bass Clarinet / SY Odei Al Maghut - Trombone / RU Siu Tin Chi - Piano / HK Modar Salama – Percussion / SY Mees Siderius - Drums / NL Sound: Chris Weeda Links: Concert review by NRC: https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2021/08/16/jonge-musici-tonen-lef-en-spelvreugde-op-het-grachtenfestival-a4054970 Interview by Het Parool : https://www.parool.nl/kunst-media/dit-is-het-grachtenfestival-in-het-kort~bca4cd27/ Voor de kunst: https://www.voordekunst.nl/projecten/11815-nawras-altaky-op-het-grachtenfestival

From the premiere at November Music with AMOK

Nawras Altaky with Dyar feat. Oene van Geel & Friends Dyar: Nawras Altaky – vocals, ud Lucas Dols – double bass Ghaeth Almaghoot – clarinet Modar Salama – percussion Guests: Marieke de Bruijn – violin Oene van Geel – viola Annie Tångberg – cello Matthias Konrad - trombone Composition: Nawras Altaky | ألحان: نورس التقي Arrangement: Oene van Geel & Nawras Altaky Poetry: Nawras Altaky A production by Music Meeting & VPRO Vrije Geluiden Filmed & recorded at Openluchttheater De Goffert, Nijmegen, The Netherlands Directed by Martijn van der Linden Sound recording & mixing Mark Peters - MPC Soundlab Editors: Sakti Khedoe, Melchior Huurdeman, Aad van Nieuwkerk, Catherine Vroon Camera & lighting: Sander Keuker, Wim Adam, Ramon de Boer Sound: Mark Peters Producer: Vivian Vrolijk Editing: Reinier Bruijne #nawrasaltaky #Dyarband

Nawras Altaky with Dyar feat. Oene van Geel & Friends Dyar: Nawras Altaky – vocals, ud Lucas Dols – double bass Ghaeth Almaghoot – clarinet Modar Salama – percussion Guests: Marieke de Bruijn – violin Oene van Geel – viola Annie Tångberg – cello Matthias Konrad - trombone Composition: Nawras Altaky | ألحان: نورس التقي Arrangement: Oene van Geel & Nawras Altaky A production by Music Meeting & VPRO Vrije Geluiden Filmed & recorded at Openluchttheater De Goffert, Nijmegen, The Netherlands Directed by Martijn van der Linden Sound recording & mixing Mark Peters - MPC Soundlab Editors: Sakti Khedoe, Melchior Huurdeman, Aad van Nieuwkerk, Catherine Vroon Camera & lighting: Sander Keuker, Wim Adam, Ramon de Boer Sound: Mark Peters Producer: Vivian Vrolijk Editing: Reinier Bruijne #nawrasaltaky #Dyarband

Fuensanta Méndez (double bass, vocals) & Nawras Altaky (ud, vocals) The music of Mexican double bassist and singer Fuensanta Méndez is that of someone who gives it absolutely everything, without any reservations. Born and raised in the moist forest of Veracruz, her bass playing, as relaxed as it is efficient, is the guide for a musical journey which destination nobody knows, but everybody clearly wants to come along for. Singer and ud player Nawras Altaky, who fled his Syrian homeland during the civil war, wears his heart on his sleeve. The beauty of his music and the emotion in his voice can be understood everywhere despite language barriers. The chemistry of Fuensanta and Nawras’ dreamy, melancholic singing and their harmonising string instruments will bring warmth to your ears. Music Meeting Sessions are recorded at Festivalhuis, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Curated & produced by Music Meeting Audio recording & mixing by Mark Peters - MPC Soundlab Filming & editing by Felipe Pipi & Tijmen de Vries * MUSIC MEETING | Nijmegen (NL) | Music Meeting invites you to discover artists, explore their sound, understand their culture and hear their story. Music Meeting brings together music lovers everywhere, both online (All Ears) and offline (Festival and Concerts). * Check more on https://musicmeeting.nl/nl/muziek/fuensanta-mendez https://musicmeeting.nl/nl/video/mm-concerts-fuensanta-mendez-ensamble-grande https://musicmeeting.nl/nl/video/mm-sessions-fuensanta-mendez-nawras-altaky * Music Meeting social channels: www.facebook.com/MusicMeeting www.instagram.com/musicmeeting * Please subscribe to our channel!

NAJWA playing Ya Fajer Composed by Mustafa Kreidieh Arrangement by NAJWA Voice: Nawras Al Taky Oud: Jawa Manla Flute: Nadia Marak Piano: Kim Jaeger Bass: Remy Dielemans Drums: Christian Palmieri Percussion: Modar Salama Recorded on December 5th 2019 at IAB Institute Utrecht Facebook: www.facebook.com/NAJWAband Instagram: @najwaband