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Ever imagined what it would be like for Faris Ishaq to perform in a woodland at night with a Nightingale?
On 28th May in our Sussex woodland settings, Faris's mesmerising Nay melodies will intertwine with Nightingale song, creating an unrepeatable collaboration 🌙
Faris Ishaq is a Palestinian Nay Master, Percussionist, and Composer who charts unexplored territories with the Nay, an ancient Middle Eastern flute dating back to 5000 B.C. Born in Palestine, Faris taught himself to play the Nay and later earned a full scholarship to study Global Jazz Music at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. His exceptional talent has led to collaborations with Grammy Award-winning jazz artists and contributions to internationally acclaimed entertainment projects.
Follow Faris Ishaq to experience his innovative blend of traditional Palestinian 'Tashbib' playing and contemporary jazz, and secure your place for the SWN 2025 season via the link in our bio - this date is currently sold out but we have other dates available!
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David
December 2nd 2024
Faris Ishaq from Beit Sahour, Palestine is a world renowned player of the nay reed-flute. Together with a fine ensemble including David Mowat (Switzerland/UK) trumpet,, Knud Stüwe (Germany) guitar, oud, Tim Funnell (UK) piano, Federico Leonori (Italy) bass, Paolo Adamo (Italy) drums he provided an extraordinary evening of music at the lovely Old School Room venue in the Somerset village of Curry Rivel.
Faris Ishaq's desire for the 'Siblings or Fools' tour, an echo of the words of Martin Luther King in 1963, "live together as brothers or perish together as fools", is to show that musical forms such as jazz can be unified across cultures while challenging any notion of limitation.
Faris explained that the history of the revered nay is rooted within Palestinian culture and far beyond. In the performance this evening the flexibility of this instrument was revealed, for example drawing on the influence of John Coltrane or taking the audience on an extraordinary musical journey around 'My Favourite Things' from the 'Sound of Music'. There was also a powerful, heartbreaking poem, 'Wadi Gaza' by Ibrahim Yaghi a poet based in Gaza, which was accompanied by the ensemble.
The skills of the accompanying musicians were also showcased throughout the evening, which for me showed the generosity and authenticity of Faris Ishaq in his quest to reveal the flexibility of the nay in a tapestry of musical forms.
The soaring, expressive, poignant and percussive call of the nay in the hands of this virtuoso Palestinian performer will be long remembered. An unforgettable experience.
Dave Clinch
Curry Rivel, United Kingdom@Old School Room
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Faris Ishaq Biography
Palestinian Nay Master, Percussionist, and Composer, charts unexplored territories with the Nay, an ancient Middle Eastern flute dating back to 5000 B.C. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage and passion for the Nay, Faris celebrates its cultural legacy in today’s modern musical landscape.
Faris is renowned for revitalizing traditional Palestinian shepherd playing, known as 'Tashbib,' while pioneering contemporary jazz. His rich and subtle use of modern folk influences with jazz highlights the Nay’s versatility. With an evocative and improvisational approach, Faris plays the Nay while simultaneously accompanying himself on leg-percussion, blending lyrical melodies, rhythmic beats, and captivating sound effects. With three albums to his credit, he has performed at prestigious festivals and venues, including Kings Place, and the Monterey, Panama and London Jazz Festivals.
Born in 1993 in Bethlehem, Palestine, Faris taught himself to play the Nay, driven by curiosity to explore its sound in diverse musical contexts. Awarded a full scholarship to study Global Jazz Music at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Faris has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning jazz artists such as John Patitucci on their single “Supplication” and has been featured as a recording artist on the new “Assassin’s Creed: Mirage 2023,” composed by Brenden Angelides and nominated for BAFTA Film Awards.
Read MoreFaris is renowned for revitalizing traditional Palestinian shepherd playing, known as 'Tashbib,' while pioneering contemporary jazz. His rich and subtle use of modern folk influences with jazz highlights the Nay’s versatility. With an evocative and improvisational approach, Faris plays the Nay while simultaneously accompanying himself on leg-percussion, blending lyrical melodies, rhythmic beats, and captivating sound effects. With three albums to his credit, he has performed at prestigious festivals and venues, including Kings Place, and the Monterey, Panama and London Jazz Festivals.
Born in 1993 in Bethlehem, Palestine, Faris taught himself to play the Nay, driven by curiosity to explore its sound in diverse musical contexts. Awarded a full scholarship to study Global Jazz Music at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Faris has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning jazz artists such as John Patitucci on their single “Supplication” and has been featured as a recording artist on the new “Assassin’s Creed: Mirage 2023,” composed by Brenden Angelides and nominated for BAFTA Film Awards.
Contemporary Jazz
Contemporary Folk
Folk
World Fusion
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