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In this seminar we will discover the richness of Arabic music in an experiential manner, through our voice and the sound of traditional instruments.
What we will learn:
- Vocal interpretation techniques based on the Arabic tradition.
- Combinations of voice and musical instruments, creating unique sound experiences.
- Basic principles of Arabic music theory and rhythmic structure.
Who is the seminar for:
- For all amateur and professional musicians who want to enrich their knowledge.
- For music lovers who want to explore new musical traditions.
* This lesson will be taught primarily in Greek. Terminology will be explained in other languages as well, according to the teacher’s disposal.
Full interpretation will not be provided.
Ziad Rajab was born in Aleppo, Syria, to a Syrian mother and a Palestinian father. Both his mother and his grandmother played the oud and it was from them that he received his first lessons. Later he studied under Bahjat Durmosh and the great Arab music theorist (maqam) Rashid al Sufi.
He made his professional debut in 1983, playing with Sabab al arube, a group affiliated to the Aleppo Fine Arts Association, and went on to play the oud with other musicians and singers from Aleppo at various Syrian festivals.
Since 1988 he has made his home in Greece, in Thessaloniki, pursuing his own lines of musical inquiry, taking part in concerts, among them at: WOMAD Festival, Jazz and the city Festival, Muers Festival, The Athens Concert Hall, Thessaloniki Concert Hall, Helsinki Festival, Belgrade Guitar Art Festival, Thessaloniki State Conservatory etc
He has given seminars at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Ayios Lavrendios Music Village on Pilio and master classes for the En Chordais cultural organisation. He also offers oud lessons at beginners and advanced level oud players.