Marmoucha Orchestra at Old Roots New Routes at De Duif

The diverse Marmoucha Orchestra consists of inspired musicians with a passion for the musical traditions of SWANA (South West Asia North Africa). Their latest program Old Signs – New Sounds takes you on an adventurous journey. Accompanied by spoken word & images, they follow the Phoenician trade routes (1500-400 BC) across the Mediterranean Sea.

Drawing on ancient writings and musical notations, they illuminate the mysticism of ancient goddesses such as Anahita, Ishtar and Tanit. Embodied by three talented singers who interpret the richness of Moroccan, Iranian and Turkish/Kurdish culture.In their fascinating fusion of traditional and contemporary music, the Marmoucha Orchestra blends classical history with the present. In doing so, they lend a new sound to the ancient languages & signs of the Mediterranean region. This new program came about in collaboration with Old Roots New Routes....

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The diverse Marmoucha Orchestra consists of inspired musicians with a passion for the musical traditions of SWANA (South West Asia North Africa). Their latest program Old Signs – New Sounds takes you on an adventurous journey. Accompanied by spoken word & images, they follow the Phoenician trade routes (1500-400 BC) across the Mediterranean Sea.

Drawing on ancient writings and musical notations, they illuminate the mysticism of ancient goddesses such as Anahita, Ishtar and Tanit. Embodied by three talented singers who interpret the richness of Moroccan, Iranian and Turkish/Kurdish culture.In their fascinating fusion of traditional and contemporary music, the Marmoucha Orchestra blends classical history with the present. In doing so, they lend a new sound to the ancient languages & signs of the Mediterranean region. This new program came about in collaboration with Old Roots New Routes.

Zang: Yalda Abbasi (DE/IR); Duygu Alkan (NL/TR); Karima El Filali (NL/MA).

Marmoucha Orchestra: Maripepa Contreras artistiek coördinator en arrangeur (NL/ES); Arin Keshishi- bas/ artistiek leider (NL/AM/IR); Ardashes Agoshian- contrabas (NL/AM); Mohamed Ahaddaf- oud (NL/MA); Kardelen Buruk- altviool (NL/TR); Udo Demandt- percussie (NL/DE); Emad Ghajjou- darbuka (NL/MA); María Cristina González-dwarsfluit (NL/ES); Adrian Moncada- piano (NL/ES); Antonio Moreno Glazkov- trompet (NL/ES); André Felipe Lima- 1e viool (NL/BR); Julia Rusanovsky- viool (NL/UA);Lucas Stam- cello (NL).

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