Faran: Music of the Desert - the middle and near east
For years, the members of Faran have gathered regularly for over five years in a quest to express their musical and spiritual journey. Having studied with some of the finest World Music teachers and musicians, Faran’s original compositions incorporate the music from throughout the Middle and Near East.
The instrumentation follows the ancient tradition of these lands and include:
Kamancheh (Persia/Iran, Azerbaijan, Kurdistan)
Oud (found in many countries including Turkey, Egypt, Syria, etc..)
Percussion of many kinds (Frame Drum, Daf, Rik)
Winner of the Grand Prize of the Fourth International Jewish Music Competition at the Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, September 2014, the Faran Ensemble members grew up in a variety of backgrounds and environments. From the dry desert, to the green landscapes of hills, rivers and valleys to the inner city.
The Faran musicians are all deeply influenced by the Eastern musical system called ‘Maqam’. Maqam is translated as both a place or state of being as well as a technique of improvisation that defines the pitch, patterns and development of Arabian music. The Faran Ensemble brings the listener on a journey, both physical and spiritual, to many places and times.
Each of the musicians enjoys leading workshops in Persian, and Near-Eastern Musical technique and composition using their respective instruments. Collaboration, interaction, and performance with other musicians is most welcome.
A "Faran" is the name of a dry desert wadi or tributary that fills up with water and life during the Winter rains and becomes dry and empty of active life during the hot Summer months. The Faran crosses the Land of Israel on its journey throughout the Middle/Near East ignoring all borders on its journey...
For Faran, music is a journey. Please join them.....
The instrumentation follows the ancient tradition of these lands and include:
Kamancheh (Persia/Iran, Azerbaijan, Kurdistan)
Oud (found in many countries including Turkey, Egypt, Syria, etc..)
Percussion of many kinds (Frame Drum, Daf, Rik)
Winner of the Grand Prize of the Fourth International Jewish Music Competition at the Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, September 2014, the Faran Ensemble members grew up in a variety of backgrounds and environments. From the dry desert, to the green landscapes of hills, rivers and valleys to the inner city.
The Faran musicians are all deeply influenced by the Eastern musical system called ‘Maqam’. Maqam is translated as both a place or state of being as well as a technique of improvisation that defines the pitch, patterns and development of Arabian music. The Faran Ensemble brings the listener on a journey, both physical and spiritual, to many places and times.
Each of the musicians enjoys leading workshops in Persian, and Near-Eastern Musical technique and composition using their respective instruments. Collaboration, interaction, and performance with other musicians is most welcome.
A "Faran" is the name of a dry desert wadi or tributary that fills up with water and life during the Winter rains and becomes dry and empty of active life during the hot Summer months. The Faran crosses the Land of Israel on its journey throughout the Middle/Near East ignoring all borders on its journey...
For Faran, music is a journey. Please join them.....
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Dune
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Amiri III
Amiri I
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Cubaya
Camila
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