Art Explora Festival – Day 9 (Smadj, Safwane Kenani and Ersoj Kasimov & Exodus)
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Art Explora Festival – Day 9 (Smadj, Safwane Kenani and Ersoj Kasimov & Exodus)
Smadj, Safwane Kenani & Ersoj Kasimov
Date and Time: Sunday 31st March at 7:30pm
Duration: 1hr
Certification: U
Location: Xatt Pinto, Valletta Waterfront
Smadj, a virtuoso on the oud and an electronic music innovator, forges a distinctive musical realm by seamlessly blending influences from the East and the Mediterranean Sea. His unique style, a pioneering force within the realm of electronic music, imparts a special hue to the traditional yet contemporary Mediterranean soundscape, drawing on diverse musical traditions from Turkey to the Maghreb.
With a trail of creative projects, Smadj has etched his mark with 7 solo albums and 3 collaborations with DuOud (Mehdi Haddab/Smadj). His expansive musical journey includes collaborations and artistic ventures with notable figures such as Burhan Öcal, Laurent de Wilde, Natacha Atlas, Erik Truffaz, Talvin Singh, Ibrahim Maalouf, and Ballake Sissoko.
Recognised as a leading figure in modern oud expression, Smadj revitalises the instrument by enveloping it in contemporary music, jazz, and electronic elements, ushering in a fresh and innovative approach.
Creative Team:
Smadj
Safwane Kenani
Ersoj Kasimov
Exodus
Date and Time: Sunday 31st March at 9pm
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes
Language: Arabic with English subtitles
Certification: U
Location: Xatt Pinto, Valletta Waterfront
Two worlds collide when Sam (40), a people smuggler, reluctantly saves Amal, a 12-year-old girl whose whole family has gone missing in the Syrian war. Amal believes that they are on their way to Sweden so she sets out on a journey to find them. Sam hesitates but is troubled by the thought of leaving the girl alone in a no-man’s land, and gets dragged in.
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