Arabian Nights: From the Levant to Andalucia - A Musical Journey Through Timeless Tales

Name: Arabian Nights: From the Levant to Andalucia - A Musical Journey Through Timeless Tales
Start: 2025-03-09T16:00:00+07:00
Location: Sala Sudasiri Sobha ศาลาสุทธสิริโสภา

Schedule

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC+07:00

Location

Sala Sudasiri Sobha ศาลาสุทธสิริโสภา | Bangkok, BM

Step into the World of Arabian Nights
🎶 A Musical Journey Through Timeless Tales 🎶
Join us for a spellbinding performance as Egyptian-Canadian oud virtuoso Ali Omar El-Farouk and Polish percussionist Łukasz Kurzydło bring the enchanting tales of Arabian Nights to life through music.
✨ A Journey of Ancient Stories and Sounds ✨
Much like the timeless tales of Scheherazade, where stories unfold one by one under starlit skies, this performance uses the hypnotic melodies of the oud and the intricate rhythms of percussion to transport you to the Levantine world. Each piece tells a story of love, adventure, and mystery, evoking the spirit of the Middle East’s rich cultural heritage.
🌟 The Oud: The Voice of History 🌟
An instrument with roots stretching back 3,500 years, the oud is the heart and soul of Middle Eastern music. Its rich, warm tones weave tales as old as time, while the dynamic rhythms of percussion add depth and drama, making each moment come alive.
Ali Omar El-Farouk: Hawl Al Naar

Ali Omar El-Farouk: Nostalgia Esperanzadora

Ali Omar El-Farouk is a Montreal and Cairo based guitarist and oud player with a career spanning over two decades. He has performed across Egypt, Canada, the U.S., Turkey, Spain, Italy, Thailand, and on international cruise tours. A composer and educator, he has contributed to film soundtracks and led various musical projects blending Arabic, jazz, and flamenco influences.
Originally from Cairo, Ali’s early musical roots were in rock and blues before he immersed himself in jazz and world music after moving to Montreal. His trio, formed in 2015, explored original compositions inspired by Arabic music, African rhythms, and jazz improvisation, leading to the release of his debut album, Ela Mataa?, in 2019.
He has performed at major festivals, including Festival du Monde Arabe (Montreal), Cairo Jazz Festival, and Jazz Mania Festival at Salah El Din Citadel. His studies include jazz performance at McGill and Concordia universities, as well as oud and Arabic music under masters such as Simon Shaheen and Yurdal Tokcan.
https://aliomarelfarouk.com/
Łukasz Kurzydło is a versatile Polish percussionist known for his mastery of diverse rhythmic traditions, blending Middle Eastern, Flamenco, jazz, and world music influences. His dynamic approach to percussion incorporates a wide range of instruments, including frame drums, cajon, darbuka and congas, allowing him to navigate seamlessly between traditional and contemporary styles.
Łukasz has performed on stages in Spain, Portugal, Serbia, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Russia and Singapore.
He has collaborated with renowned musicians across various genres, performing with artists in jazz, Flamenco, Cuban, Brazilian, Thai and Classical fusion projects. His ability to adapt and innovate within different musical contexts has made him a sought-after performer on international stages.
https://www.lukaszkurzydlo.com/
Tickets Reservation:
https://www.salasudasirisobha.com/event-details/arabian-nights-from-the-levant-to-andalucia-a-musical-journey-through-timeless-tales