Last night we went out to DUTAC (Dubai Community Theatre) to see a Palestinian music group called Dal'ouna. The event was a fund raiser for Bethlehem University and the evening started with an address by the Vice Chancellor Br Daniel Casey. Br was at pains to stress that while the university is in the Catholic tradition it is open to students of all faiths.
The instruments played are a mix of traditional Arabic and Western and their music is also. Dal'ouna plays folkloric Palestinian music, classical Arabic songs and some compositions by the group's founder Ramzi Aburedwan, interpreting them all in their own style. The group's lineup varies depending on which musicians are available to tour. All the musicians were virtuosos on their respective instruments but for me the percussionist's solo was a highlight. Some pieces had a very smoky jazz feel. Two young singers were featured; Nour who has the most impressive, mature voice and Ouday a young man with a pure, clear as yet unbroken voice.
The instruments played are a mix of traditional Arabic and Western and their music is also. Dal'ouna plays folkloric Palestinian music, classical Arabic songs and some compositions by the group's founder Ramzi Aburedwan, interpreting them all in their own style. The group's lineup varies depending on which musicians are available to tour. All the musicians were virtuosos on their respective instruments but for me the percussionist's solo was a highlight. Some pieces had a very smoky jazz feel. Two young singers were featured; Nour who has the most impressive, mature voice and Ouday a young man with a pure, clear as yet unbroken voice.
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