"Brilliant performance by Saba a true master of his art."
—The
New York Times
"Technical Genius Shines in Saba's nay, flute, oud and violin
performance, a true master of his craft." —The
Chicago Tribune
“In his CD-Release at Joe's Pub [1/16/2010], Arabic
music virtuoso Bassam Saba weaves together Lebanese and Arabic
folk music with Turkish Gypsy styles and Russian motifs, playing
oud, flutes, violin and buzuq… surprisingly funksome stuff.”
—Time
Out New York, January 2010
|
To
kick off World
Nomads Lebanon, the acclaimed Bassam Saba Ensemble brings
their unique sound—a mix of classical and folk Arabic music
combined with classical western influences—to FIAF for an
evening of performance and celebration.
Led by the Lebanese-born Bassam Saba, a leading
figure in Arabic music and member of the acclaimed Silk Road
Ensemble, the group is known for enormous skill and passionate,
electrifying performances. |