Biography
Formed by professional musicians from several countries (Syria, Egypt, Morocco and Spain) and under the direction of Abdel Karim, this ensemble has the purpose of studying and popularizing Arabic classical music.
Its repertory includes music from throughout the Middle East, from Turkey to Egypt, ranging from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Abdel Karim Ensemble also performs Andalusian Arabic music, a genre that originated in Al-Andalus, Islamic medieval Spain, where it was cultivated as a poetic-musical form known as Muwashaha.
Read full biography ↓
Members:
Kamal Al-Nawawi, lead vocals, Bendir, Riqq
Hames Bitar, Ud, Chorus
Abdesselam Naiti, Kanun
Abdelaziz Zahriou, Kemanya
Reem Shakweer, cello, choruses
Guillermo Morente, bass
Salah Sabbagh, Darbuka, Bendir, Riqq
Samira, poetic recital
Abdel Karim, Nay, Director
Releases:
Joyas De La Música Culta Árabe (2001)
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.