KHYAL

“Khyal” blends poetic Arabic texts with jazz traditions from Europe and North America. Some of the songs performed by the group of five international Berlin-based musicians is centred around the words of Mohammad Mallak, a Syrian scriptwriter and playwright who resides between France and Germany, and acts as editor in chief of Saiedet Souria magazine. The rest of the poems are Tassignon’s lyrics translated by Lebanese poet Hicham Nasr. Sophie Tassignon’s “Khyal” is a musical meeting of cultures. This music represents the tolerance and acceptance of peoples from around the world regardless of background or belief system, and offers a glimpse into the beauty and artistry that can arise through cross-cultural collaborations.

Sophie Tassignon – vocal Peter Meyer – guitar Peter Van Huffel – bariton sax Roland Fidezius – bass Mathias Ruppnig – drums