Ahmed Hawwash . 'Eternal Homeland' | Eye On Palestine

Name: Ahmed Hawwash . 'Eternal Homeland' | Eye On Palestine
Start: 2026-04-24T20:00:00+02:00
Location: De Centrale

Schedule

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

De Centrale | Gent, OV

𝐄𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 | 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡 (𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞)
Eternal Homeland is a deeply personal project by Palestinian clarinetist and composer Ahmed Hawwash, built on memory, identity, and the idea of home. Drawing from forgotten melodies, oral stories, and emotional fragments of his homeland, Hawwash transforms this heritage into a contemporary musical language.
On stage, the project becomes a fully immersive experience. Hawwash and his band create an audiovisual journey of rich orchestration, striking visuals, and vibrant improvisation. The performance moves between fragility and intensity, tradition and experimentation, inviting the audience into a shared space of remembrance and presence.
This is not just a concert; it’s an experience that lingers long after the final note.
𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐮𝐩
Ahmed Hawwash – Clarinet, Ney
Romuald Veys – Keys
Tom Peeters – Guitars
Sander Huys – Bass
Natan Goessens – Drums
Ibrahima Bah – Visuals
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡:
A Palestinian clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer blending jazz with Middle Eastern traditions. Known for his warm tone, imaginative improvisations, and contemporary approach to musical heritage, he performs at major festivals across Europe and the Arab world.
More info via https://www.decentrale.be/en/agenda/music/ahmed-hawwash-presents-eternal-homeland