KANE MATHIS, ROWAN STORM, PHAEDON SINIS: From West Africa to the Middle East
Tonight’s performance journeys from West Africa to the Middle East with traditional songs, melodies and dazzling improvisation. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Middle Eastern philosophy and poetry, the members of this trio have traveled far and wide in pursuit of their musical ideals.
Kane Mathis (21-string African harp, kora, and oud) has spent the last twelve years studying the music of West Africa and the Middle East. Kane has made several trips to the Gambia, West Africa, and Istanbul, Turkey, to study with various musical masters.
Phaedon Sinis (kanun, kemence) specializes in the performance of Ottoman music. He has traveled extensively in Greece and Turkey to study modal theory and performance with maestros Sokratis Sinopoulos and Dr. Münir Nurettin Beken.
Rowan Storm (frame drums, vocals) researches, teaches and performs throughout the Middle East. For six years, Rowan collaborated with Iranian master musician Mohammad Reza Lotfi.
$12 – $15 admission. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Show at 8:00 pm.