2nd Thursday + Performance by Jiryis Ballon

Thursday, February 13th, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery, 310 W Master St, Philadelphia

Join us for an evening of live music with acclaimed Palestinian musician, Jiryis Ballan!

Jiryis Murkus Ballan is a Palestinian composer and buzuq player from Nazareth in the Galilee region. With a Ph.D. in Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology (ICIT) from the University of California, Irvine, Jiryis’s work explores the dynamic intersections between traditional Levantine music and contemporary sound manipulation. His compositions often engage dancers, integrating sound design, motion sensors, and electroacoustic compositions. Jiryis has bridged cultural divides through transcultural music projects such as the Caravan Orchestra and project, and Tijwal ensemble.

Host or Publisher Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture