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Voices from Shubbak Festival 2021A deep dive into the work of some of the artists featured in Shubbak Festival 2021 Author: Nooriyah: DJ, audio producer, radio host
Tune in to the podcast of Shubbak Festival 2021 - the UK's largest biennial festival of contemporary Arab culture which connects you to new, unexpected and established Arab artists. In this four-part series, DJ Nooriyah will speak to the brilliant artists featured in this year's festival line-up about how their art tackles some of the most pressing topics of our time. Join her for a deep dive into digital activism, the history of Arab Hip Hop, love and all its facets, and finally, the significance of the emotional relationship between audiences and artists in music - also known as 'tarab'. The show features an eclectic mix of exclusive interviews, sounds from the artists' performances, and the voices of the audience attending this year's Shubbak Festival. Write to us at marketing@shubbak.co.uk Language: en Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 4: The Ecstasy of Music | Voices from Shubbak Festival 2021 with DJ Nooriyah
Episode 4
Monday, 16 August, 2021
Tarab has no exact equivalent in the English language, so the most common words used to capture its meaning are "ecstasy," or "transcendence." Widely encountered in medieval texts on music and musicians, it is still current today and refers to certain styles of music, particularly an aesthetic associated with the 20th Century that is rooted in Egypt and the East-Mediterranean Arab world. But tarab isn't just a form of music. It also refers to a state of being and since medieval times it has been renowned for the ecstasy-inducing power it has on its audience, be it through lyrics of joy or sorrow. In this episode of Shubbak Festival's podcast, DJ Nooriyah will dive into the power of tarab as a way of experiencing music and fully surrendering to the moment. Her guests include the leader of the London Syrian Ensemble, Louai Alhenawi and the world-renowned oud musician and composer Adnan Joubran.
