Safaa Al- Saadi

Safaa Al Saadi is an Iraqi composer and multi-instrumentalist, living and working in Oslo, whose music is deeply rooted in tradtions from Mesopotamia. The work behind “Broer av musikk” is based on the study of instruments commonly used in Arab music in combination with Western European instruments. His use of Nay (reed flute), Darbuka, Rak, Kishbeh (drums/percussion) and violins (during the 19th century, the European violin began to replace the Arabic spike fiddle in most Arab countries), concert harp and keyboard has resulted in a powerful and innovative work. www.safaamusic.com

Lineup:
Safaa Al-Saadi – nay, piano, keyboard, arabic drums and percussion
Sattar Al-Saadi – nay, arabic drums and percussion
Ellen Sejersted Bødtker – harp
Darvan Ahmad Abdulkarim – violin
Arne Kirkhorn Rødvik – keyboard