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Abdullah Chhadeh
The Syrian virtuoso is seen as one of the most innovative qanun performers in the Arab world. It was at the Guildhall School of Music in London that Chhadeh honed his skills on this complex instrument that dates back to the 10th century. He re-designed it by adding an octave, which gave the qanun greater tonal range.
The Damascus-born artist has since been reworking the instrument’s vast traditional repertory. These include works by Andalusian, Turkish, Azerbaijani and, of course, Syrian composers. But Chhadeh has not hesitated to re-interpret works by Western classical musicians in a dialogue with artists and audiences around the world. This includes a collaboration on Andrew Cronshaw’s August 2004 CD “Ochre” |
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WOMEX 2001
Exclusive Webcast of Womex 2001
The WOMEX is eight years old and alive and kicking. After two years static in Berlin, its place of birth, the Worldwide Music Expo has taken to the road again, winding up in Rotterdam, simultaneously this year's European Cultural Capital. Housed in one of the city's often weird and sometimes wonderful architectural delights, De Doelen, the trade fair boasts something near 500 stands lining endless corridors plus 34 showcases programmed throughout the afternoon and evening over four days. Needless to say, visitors are advised to go for comfort rather than elegance.
Reports by Mondomix
See the report
 Artist website
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