Ep 4: The Ecstasy of Music Voices from Shubbak Festival 2021 with DJ Nooriyah

Tarab has no exact equivalent in the English language, so the most common words used to capture its meaning are "ecstasy," or "transcendence." Widely encountered in medieval texts on music and musicians, it is still current today and refers to certain styles of music, particularly an aesthetic associated with the 20 th Century that is rooted in Egypt and the East-Mediterranean Arab world. But tarab isn't just a form of music. It also refers to a state of being and since medieval times it has been renowned for the ecstasy-inducing power it has on its audience, be it through lyrics of joy or sorrow. In this episode of Shubbak Festival's podcast, DJ Nooriyah will dive into the power of tarab as a way of experiencing music and fully surrendering to the moment. Her guests include the leader of the London Syrian Ensemble, Louai Alhenawi and the world-renowned oud musician and composer Adnan Joubran.

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Ep 4: The Ecstasy of Music Voices from Shubbak Festival 2021 with DJ Nooriyah is an episode from Voices from Shubbak Festival 2021 by Shubbak Festival.

This episode is 24:33 long.

This episode was published on Aug 16, 2021.

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