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Al-Kindî (Ensemble)
French Syrian Julien Jâlal Eddine Weiss, who plays the qânûn or Arab zither, established the Al Kindî Ensemble back in 1983, and has not looked back since. The Oriental formation based in Aleppo, Syria, is now regarded as among the best interpreters of classical and devotional Arab music in the world. Weiss regularly invites top vocalists from the Arab world to front his ensemble, and his 2003 CD highlighted the mystical vocal qualities of Sheikh Habboush.
Al Kindi's groundbreaking tour of the United States in November 2004 featured the Whirling Dervishes of Damascus and the charismatic figure of Sheikh Hamza Shakkûr. Shortly after the election of George W. Bush to office for a second term, Al Kindi presented a humanist and enlightened expression of Sufi Islam that runs counter to the aggressive stereotypes the Bush administration has promoted since 2001.
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Paris' Maison de la Radio, November 2004
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On a promotional visit to Paris' Maison de la Radio, Julien Weiss described the philosophy that has guided his music for the past two decades, and revealed some of his future plans.
An introduction to the latest recording by Weiss and the Al Kindî Ensemble before meeting the French Swiss composer and Syrian singer Sheikh Habbush. The evolution of the role of the singer in Sufi music.
The originality of Sheikh Habbush's approach. The exchange between the two master musicians, illustrated by an extract of the ensemble's double album.
Since its formation in 1983 Al Kindî has been averaging a record a year. Now Weiss hopes to broaden his horizons to incorporate Iranian, Indian and Turkish artists in his musical vision.
Interviewed by Daniel Brown
 Artist website
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Zamzama Productions
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Tel : +331 4463 0034 | Fax : +331 4463 0023
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