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NAWRAS ALTAKY

Music Performance Artist, Composer

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MaDaBa "Echoes Of Mawaal" + "Damascus by Night" at November Music Festival 2023 | مَاْدَبَا
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MaDaBa "Echoes Of Mawaal" + "Damascus by Night" at November Music Festival 2023 | مَاْدَبَا

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 "Damascus By Night" at Amman Jazz Festival 2023 |  دِمَشقُ في المسَاْء -  مَاْدَبَا
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Music Meeting SESSIONS - Fuensanta Méndez and Nawras Altaky
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MUSIC MEETING FESTIVAL | ALL EARS

Music Meeting SESSIONS - Fuensanta Méndez and Nawras Altaky

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!

About Nawras Altaky

Music Performance Artist, Composer

Nawras Altaky is a vocalist, composer, and Ud player based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Born in 1995 in As-Suwayda region of south Syria.

With a diverse range of experiences, Nawras has worked as a composer at renowned events such as the North Sea Jazz, November Music Festival, Music Meeting Festival, Grachtenfestival, Paradox, and more. He has also had the privilege of performing at prestigious venues including Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Paradiso, Bimhuis, TivoliVredenburg, and Le Guess Who, among others.

Nawras' compositions and performances are characterized by his exploration of new world music through interdisciplinary collaborations and contemporary music projects. His repertoire spans classical, traditional, modern, experimental, and new world music, showcasing his versatility and artistic vision.

 

Critics have praised Nawras' warm baritone voice, describing it as breathtaking, colorful, and capable of building tension through impeccable timing. As a graduate from the conservatoire of Utrecht, Nawras is currently pursuing a Masters degree focused on composition and performance arts at Utrecht Conservatory.

 

Nawras' compositions reflect his deep connection to different musical cultures, particularly Arabic and Western music. He skillfully merges these influences to create contemporary and modern compositions enriched with the beauty of Arabic melodies, the freedom of jazz harmonies, and the power of classical counterpoint.

 

Driven by values such as freedom, humility, honesty, love, and joy, Nawras draws inspiration from his beliefs to deliver powerful messages through his music. He incorporates text, performance arts, and visual arts to enhance the impact of his work.

 

Nawras considers himself an activist and a change maker. In 2020, he wrote the song "SOS Moria" to raise awareness and support for 500 children in the refugee camp Moria. The composition was performed as a solidarity action across the Netherlands by various artists and even through church bells.

 

As a performer, Nawras has shared the stage with esteemed artists such as Caro Emerald, Ellen Ten Damme, Oene van Geel, Janne Schra, Kim Hoorweg, Nai Barghouti, Toni Roe, NBE, Nizar Rohana, and many others.

Nawras's contributions to the music scene extend beyond his compositions and performances. He has worked as a composer at the Music Meeting in Nijmegen and premiered several compositions at festivals such as the Music Meeting festival and the Grachtenfestival. Notably, his composition "Labels Are Not Our Names" was commissioned by the Grachtenfestival and premiered at Paradiso Amsterdam, conveying a powerful message against labelling, dehumanization, and thinking in boxes.

 

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