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The Siwan Project
by Emily Naylor
This series is all about the work of Siwan, an orchestra formed by Norwegian keyboardist and composer Jon Balke. It accompanies the release of their third studio album, Hafla. Siwan celebrates coexistence and cooperation. It is inspired by the culture and poetry of al-Andalus, the Muslim-ruled area that spanned what is now modern Spain and parts of Portugal. The orchestra looks back into history as well as forwards towards new models for shared endeavour. Though ostensibly contemporary, its musical roots are deep as well as diverse, and are shaped by players with strikingly different backgrounds and experiences.. The Siwan Project unpacks the work of the orchestra and examines its influences in more detail. It looks at the history which helped inspire Siwan's inception and the poetry of al-Andalus that forms the basis of its lyrics. It explores how the orchestra operates, reveals its creative process, and introduces u
Episodes
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Musicians: Pedram Khavarzamini (part two)
In this episode we find out more about Pedram Khavarzamini's career, what makes the tombak special and how he found the orchestra. We are currently taking a short break from releasing episodes, but will be back soon with more! Thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Musicians: Pedram Khavarzamini (part one)
In this episode Pedram Khavarzamini, who plays the Tombak in Siwan, speaks about what it was like growing up in Iran and learning to play his instrument illegally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Musicians: Bjarte Eike
In this episode we meet violinist Bjarte Eike. He is the artistic director of Barokksolistene, the string group who are part of Siwan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Musicians: Derya Türkan
In this episode we meet Derya Türkan, who plays the kemenche in Siwan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Musicians: Helge Andreas Norbakken
In this episode we meet one of the percussionists in Siwan, Helge Andreas Norbakken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Poetry: Part Three
In this episode we’re exploring the lives of Princess Wallada and Ibn Zaydun. Some of their poetry is featured in Hafla, Siwan’s third studio album. We’re joined again by Professor Raymond Farrin, Dr Fitzroy Morissey and Professor Amira Bennison to learn more about this pair who produced such...
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Poetry: Part Two
In this episode we explore the life and work of the polymath Ibn Hazm, born in 994 AD. His poetry is featured in Siwan’s third studio album, Hafla. We’re joined by Professor Raymond Farrin from the American University of Kuwait. The poetry is voiced by Phoebe McIndoe and Julian Gonzalez Ferro.…
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Poetry: Part One
In this episode we’ll learn all about the importance of poetry in al-Andalus. We hear from historian Dr Amira Bennison, Professor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge, Professor Raymond Farrin, Professor of Arabic from the American University of Kuwait and Dr…
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History: Part Two
In this second part of the History episode, we’ll hear more about the life and culture of Al-Andalus. We’ll find out why this is sometimes known as a “Golden Age” as well as what we know of its day to day reality. We hear again from historian Dr Amira Bennison, Professor in Middle Eastern and...
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History: Part One
In this first episode we’ll learn some of the rich history that inspired the orchestra and what makes the stories from al-Andalus such captivating ones. We hear from historian Dr Amira Bennison, Professor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge, Jon Balke, the creator...
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Trailer
An introduction to The Siwan Project, exploring the groundbreaking work of this musical ensemble dedicated to a contemporary examination of the extraordinary pluralist traditions of al-Andalus. This trailer features the voices of: Dr Amira Bennison Dr José C. Carvajal López Bjarte Eike Phoebe...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This series is all about the work of Siwan, an orchestra formed by Norwegian keyboardist and composer Jon Balke. It accompanies the release of their third studio album, Hafla.
Siwan celebrates coexistence and cooperation. It is inspired by the culture and poetry of al-Andalus, the Muslim-ruled area that spanned what is now modern Spain and parts of Portugal. The orchestra looks back into history as well as forwards towards new models for shared endeavour. Though ostensibly contemporary, its musical roots are deep as well as diverse, and are shaped by players with strikingly different backgrounds and experiences..
The Siwan Project unpacks the work of the orchestra and examines its influences in more detail. It looks at the history which helped inspire Siwan's inception and the poetry of al-Andalus that forms the basis of its lyrics. It explores how the orchestra operates, reveals its creative process, and introduces u
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Emily Naylor
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This series is all about the work of Siwan, an orchestra formed by Norwegian keyboardist and composer Jon Balke. It accompanies the release of their third studio album, Hafla. Siwan celebrates coexistence and cooperation. It is inspired by the culture and poetry of al-Andalus, the Muslim-ruled area...
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The Siwan Project is created and hosted by Emily Naylor.
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