Why microtones?
In this workshop, led by Negar Bouban, you will encounter ideas and sounds that are integral to traditions of the Middle East, but that have been lost in many regions (and to many ears) through …
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Discover and create the Iranian ‘chaharmezrab’
This course, led by Yasamin Shahhosseini, will give participants an opportunity to work in a focused way on a genre unique to Iranian classical music. Literally, ‘chaharmezrab’ means ‘four plectrum strikes’, and it originally referred …
Essentials for creative rhythm, percussion and improvisation
These two intensive workshops led by Ant Romero will guide your percussion playing within musical traditions ranging from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean to Latin American. Participants will be introduced to the rudiments for building phrases …
A creative introduction to Hindustani music
During this intense 3-session course, participants will gain an overview of Hindustani traditions, including the geographical and historical context, different forms, schools and styles, instruments, relevant musicians, scholars and figures. With this background, we will …
The microtonal flute: new sounds, different visions
In this workshop, Ramy Maalouf will share some of his creative innovations in flute technique and expression, enabling flute players to enrich their playing with a range of new skills. Among the extended techniques introduced …
Voice and Expression in Middle Eastern Music and Song
In these sessions, Merit Arianne will focus on voice and expression within music and languages potentially (but not necessarily) unfamiliar to our ears, throats and tongues. We will explore repertoire from ancient Andalusia, to modern …
Taster workshop in collaborative sonic art
In this course Rachel Beckles Willson draws on traditions of sound art that have been emerging since the 1950s while responding creatively to the difficulties – and opportunities – brought about by Covid. Participants will …
Mentoring workshop for musical creators
In this 4-session workshop, Music Boat partners with Kamilya Jubran (Zamkana Association) to create a time for musicians to share, and receive support with, their current work in progress. Participants are invited to open up …
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