Syrian-born qanun player and composer Abdullah Chhadeh brings the Nara Ensemble to the Millennium Stage. Now based in London, Chhadehinventively integrates traditional Arabic qanun with western jazz double
bass, creating a distinctive sound that enchants audiences worldwide.
(Abdullah's wife Natacha Atlas, has also performed on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.)
His Excellency Dr. Imad Moustapha, Ambassador of Syria, will introduce the ensemble.
Program: drawn from Mr. Chhadeh's most recent release Seven Gates
Performers:
- Abdullah Chhadeh • qanun
- Naeif Rafeh • nay
- Bernard O'Neill • double bass
- Dafer Tawil • percussion
Tour:
- April 15, Ann Arbor - Hill Auditorium
- April 19, New York - Joe's Pub
- April 21, Philadelphia - TBC
- April 22, Washington - Millennium Stage
- April 29, Seattle - Meany Theater
Print:
Financial Times
Washington Post Pop|Rock|Folk|Jazz|Etc.
Detroit News
Detroit Free Press
New York Times
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle Weekly
Arab American Affairs
Online:
Take Part In Art
World Music Central
Official website: abdullahchhadeh.com
Discography
Special thanks: His Excellency Dr. Imad Moustapha, Ambassador of Syria, Jonathan Ginsburg Esq. of Fettman, Tolchin & Majors, Alison Loerke of ALIA Agency, and Lucie Lareau of En Tour Music
April 22, 2006 (Saturday) 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage
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