Name: Africa Express Presents The Orchestra Of Syrian Musicians
Brand: The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians

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Bonus disc: No

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trans263cd

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-12-16

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians

Genre GB

Rest of World

Label GB

Transgressive

<p>Transgressive is a record label founded by Mike Williams and Toby Langley. With a focus on discovering and nurturing new talent, Transgressive has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. The label has been responsible for launching the careers of several successful musicians and continues to be at the forefront of the music industry. For more information about the company's credits, please visit their profile page.</p>

<br> The recordings were made in June when The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians, featuring current and former members of the Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music, came together for the first time since the conflict in their country flared up five years ago. They were joined by artists from Britain, Syria, Algeria, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Turkey, Tunisia and the United States including Bashy, Bassekou Kouyaté, Bu Kolthoum, Damon Albarn, Eslam Jawaad, Faia Younan, Julia Holter, Malikah, Mounir Troudi, Noura Mint Seymali, Paul Weller, Rachid Taha and Seckou Keita. The joyous and uplifting album showcases Syrian and Arabic music, alongside unique interpretations of some well-known Western songs. It features tracks recorded live at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall - a show described in a 5 star review by the Evening Standard as "an epic paean to their lost homeland"- as well as songs from the storming opening slot on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage and the Holland Festival in Amsterdam, Istanbul Jazz Festival and Roskilde Festival in Denmark. All profits will go to the 50 members of The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians.

Africa Express Presents The Orchestra Of Syrian Musicians

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