>> Day 1: Tuesday, October 3rd:
7:30 PM: Halaqat (EUR-ARAB Music Residency) - Led by Armenian/Syrian pianist Nareg Abajian the mentor of Halaqat, and featuring participants from Tunisia Sarra Douik - oud, from Bulgaria Victoria Kirilova - double bass, and from Jordan Ahmad Selawy, Bashar Khries- percussion, and Qaseem Al Bdoul, rababa.. Experience a fusion of musical influences that transcends borders, as these artists come together from diverse lands to create a unique tapestry of sound.
9:00 PM: MaDaBa Trio (NL) - A blend of Middle Eastern maqam with contemporary jazz, creating a vibrant improvisational world. MaDaBa's name, inspired by the Levantine town "The City of Mosaics," reflects their passion for bridging the past and present, creating a fusion of Orient and Occident.
Nawras Altaky - vocals/oud, Tony Roe - jazz piano, Sjahin During - percussion