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‘En al-Ándalus’ is my reimagining of Ibn al-Khatib’s muwashshah ‘Jadaka al-Ghaith’ in which I bring this much-loved piece back to its Andalusian and European roots. I arranged it in a Western scale with echoes of the Celtic influence found on the Iberian Peninsula at the time of its origin over six centuries ago. This magical muwashshah has been interpreted in different countries according to their own modal sensibilities. Fairuz’s popular version used the quarter tones with which her audience in the Levant was familiar, for example.
For me, I wanted a sound reflecting European and Andalusian folk influences that would have been likely heard at the courts in Spain and so I removed the quarter tone. Then, into a lush rendering of Ibn al-Khatib’s dreamy portrait of a rain-drenched night of love and stars, I introduce a newly composed section for flamenco guitar and Spanish vocals featuring lyrics from San Juan de la Cruz’s ‘Dark Night of the Soul’.
‘En al-Ándalus’ was performed live on traditional instruments to an overflow audience at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music. It is my hope that you hear in it more than a spellbinding tale from a golden time now past where arts and culture and tolerance once flourished. I hope that you hear in it a promise of such a time yet to come.
Deep thanks to the extraordinary musicians who accompanied me on this journey.
With love, SY
From Sami Yusuf’s album Alma.
Recorded live at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music.
Featured vocalists:
@samiyusuf
@MaanOfficiel
@smailboujia
@israelmoro
Get to the full album here: sy.lnk.to/Alma
#samiyusuf #enalandalus
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Join me at 3 pm (GMT) on the 9th of November for the YouTube premiere of ‘En Al Ándalus’ — the second video release from my new album Alma.
See you there! SY
https://youtu.be/HZ_j9qlmdSI?si=r4fFp...
#SamiYusuf #enalándalus
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‘Ven Mi Alma’ is a piece that is incredibly dear to my heart. It’s a celebration of world music traditions, blending Western and Eastern classical music with the rich heritage of Central Asia, the Middle East, and the spirit of Al-Andalus—a time when the Iberian Peninsula thrived as a beacon of knowledge, coexistence, and artistic brilliance.
The piece opens with a captivating voice that transports us to Andalusia, with soulful melodies and a rhythmic pulse that drives the composition. Fiery flamenco guitars infuse the music with vibrant energy.
A dialogue between the balaban and the orchestra unfolds, leading to a symphony of voices that celebrate unity in diversity.
A dreamlike passage follows, guiding the listener into a serene state, culminating in an ecstatic dance between the balaban and the orchestra, celebrating the unity of musical traditions.
I’m grateful to all who attended the sold-out 2024 Fes Festival of Sacred Music. Performing there was an honor, and this experience will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, and more to come soon.
With love and gratitude,
Sami Yusuf
Listen/Watch Now: sy.lnk.to/Alma
#VenMiAlma #samiyusuf
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Join me at 18:00 (GMT) on 6th of September for the YouTube premiere of ‘Ven Mi Alma’ — the first video release from my new album ‘ALMA’.
See you there! SY
#VenMiAlma #SamiYusuf #Alma
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I’m extremely delighted to announce my new release, ‘ALMA’. This album is dear to my heart, and it’s been a true honor to work with all the brilliant musicians who have poured their hearts into these compositions.
Performed live at the historic Bab Al Makina in Fez (Morocco) at the Fes Festival, ‘ALMA’ is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of World Music Traditions, the soulful rhythms of Flamenco, and the timeless beauty of Western and Eastern Classical Music. It honors the legacy of the great poets and sages of history, bringing their profound wisdom into the very essence of the music.
I’m deeply grateful to the exceptional musicians and soloists who have joined me on this journey: Nabyla Maan from the historic city of Fez, whose connection to the music adds a special resonance to this album; Ismail Boujia from Morocco, whose evocative voice brings depth to every note; Israel Moro from Andalusia, Spain, embodying the heart of Flamenco; José Manuel Léon on flamenco guitar from Andalusia, Spain; Antoine Morinière on classical guitar from Paris, France; Magsad Azizov on balaban from Baku, Azerbaijan; and Mohammad Jaberi on daf, joining us from London, UK.
A heartfelt thank you to all the other wonderful musicians joining us from Turkey, Germany, Iran and from Morocco itself. As with any composition, the music is only as good as the team performing it, and I’m deeply grateful for the countless hours of rehearsals and dedication they have put into bringing this album to life.
Performing live is always a challenge, and every musician listening will know just how difficult it is to perform well. I’m delighted with the final outcome of ‘ALMA’.
I also want to extend my gratitude to Arash Pakzad and Vishnu Rajan for their exceptional work in mixing this live album so beautifully.
Thank you so much, and I hope you enjoy listening to ‘ALMA’. With love and gratitude,
Sami Yusuf
Listen to ‘ALMA’ now: sy.lnk.to/Alma
#samiyusuf #alma
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I’m extremely delighted to announce my new release, ‘ALMA’. This album is dear to my heart, and it’s been a true honor to work with all the brilliant musicians who have poured their hearts into these compositions.
Performed live at the historic Bab Al Makina a few months ago at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music, ‘ALMA’ is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of World Music Traditions, the soulful rhythms of Flamenco, and the timeless beauty of Western and Eastern Classical Music. It honors the legacy of the great poets and sages of history, bringing their profound wisdom into the very essence of the music.
I’m deeply grateful to the exceptional musicians and soloists who have joined me on this journey: Nabyla Maan from the historic city of Fez, whose connection to the music adds a special resonance to this album; Ismail Boujia from Morocco, whose evocative voice brings depth to every note; Israel Moro from Andalusia, Spain, embodying the heart of Flamenco; José Manuel Léon on flamenco guitar from Andalusia, Spain; Antoine Morinière on classical guitar from Paris, France; Maqsad Azizov on balaban from Baku, Azerbaijan; and Muhammad Jaberi on daf, joining us from London, UK.
A heartfelt thank you to all the other wonderful musicians joining us from Turkey, Germany, Iran and from Morocco itself. As with any composition, the music is only as good as the team performing it, and I’m deeply grateful for the countless hours of rehearsals and dedication they have put into bringing this album to life. Performing live is always a challenge, and every musician listening will know just how difficult it is to perform well. I’m delighted with the final outcome of ‘ALMA’.
I also want to extend my gratitude to Arash Paksad and Vishnu Rajan for their exceptional work in mixing this live album so beautifully.
Thank you so much, and I hope you enjoy listening to ‘ALMA’.
With love and gratitude,
Sami Yusuf
Listen to ‘ALMA’ now: sy.lnk.to/Alma
#samiyusuf #Alma
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I’m excited to announce my upcoming release, ‘Alma’, an album blending Flamenco with Eastern and Western Classical Music. It’s been a journey of love, and I can’t wait for you to experience it on 2nd September, 2024.
Pre-save here: SY.lnk.to/Alma
#samiyusuf #alma
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‘Existentia’ (Official Music Video) is Out Now!
I’m excited to share the release of ‘Existentia’ (Official Music Video) with you all! This is my first music video in a long time, and I’m honoured to have the brilliant Homayoun Shajarian making his first-ever music video appearance here.
The talented Booshehri Brothers directed its production, and their creativity and dedication truly shine through.
I can’t wait for you to experience the magic of ‘Existentia’. Enjoy and let me know your thoughts! 💛
Watch Now: sy.lnk.to/Existentia
#samiyusuf #homayounshajarian #existentia
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Join me at 1 pm (GMT) on 4th of July for the YouTube premiere of ‘Existentia’ (Official Music Video).
See you there!
SY
Listen/Watch: sy.lnk.to/Existentia
#samiyusuf #homayounshajarian #existentia
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