Old Signs New Sounds in TivoliVredenburg

Together with the Marmoucha Orchestra, discover the timeless journey of "Old Signs, New Sounds", merging historical richness and modern vibes. To be seen on 22 June at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht. This special concert during Old Roots New Routes, featuring the beautiful voices of talented female vocalists with Moroccan, Turkish and Iranian roots, presents a fascinating mix of traditional folk music from these regions and innovative compositions. The musical diversity from Morocco, Turkey and Iran is highlighted along with the cultural influences of the ancient Mediterranean civilisations, ancient writings where the legendary goddesses Ishtar, Anahita and Tanit make themselves heard again.

Expect an evening of musical exploration; from the deep sounds of Berber and Andalusian music to the rich melodies of Kurdistan and Khorasan, enriched with original arrangements by Arin Keshishi, Maripepa Contreras, Antonio Moreno Glazkov and Ardashes Agoshian.

"Old Signs, New Sounds" offers a visual and narrative experience that breathes new life into the Phoenician trade routes. Delve into a world where music, history and visual art merge into an immersive evening that bridges ancient heritage and contemporary sounds. Be taken on an adventure where history meets contemporary creativity, where the past is revived through music.

Discover the timeless journey of "Old Signs, New Sounds" with Marmoucha Orchestra, where historical richness and modern vibrations merge. 22nd of June live at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht. This special concert during Old Roots New Routes, featuring the beautiful voices of talented female vocalists with Moroccan, Turkish, and Iranian roots, presents a fascinating mix of traditional folk music from these regions and innovative compositions. The musical diversity of Morocco, Turkey and Iran is highlighted along with the cultural influences of the ancient Mediterranean civilisations, age-old writings where the legendary goddesses Ishtar, Anahita, and Tanit make their voices heard again.

Expect an evening full of musical exploration; from the deep sounds of Berber and Andalusian music to the rich melodies of Kurdistan and Khorasan, enriched with original arrangements by Arin Keshishi, Maripepa Contreras, Antonio Moreno Glazkov, and Ardashes Agoshian.

"Old Signs, New Sounds" offers a visual and narrative experience that breathes new life into the Phoenician trade routes. Dive into a world where music, history, and visual art merge into an immersive evening that bridges old heritage and contemporary sounds. Let yourself be taken on an adventure where history and contemporary creativity meet, where the past comes alive through music.

Vocals:
Yalda Abbasi (DE/IR);
Duygu Alkan (NL/TR);
Karima El Fillali (NL/MA).

Marmoucha Orchestra:
Arin Keshishi- bass/ arrangements/artistic director (NL/AM/IR)
Maripepa Contreras - artistic coordinator and arrangements (NL/ES)
Antonio Moreno Glazkov - artistic coordinator/trumpet/arrangements (NL/ES)
Ardashes Agoshian- Arrangement (NL/AM)
André Felipe Lima- 1st violin (NL/BR)
Julia Rusanovsky- violin (NL/UA)
Kardelen Buruk- viola (NL/TR)
Lucas Stam- cello (NL)
Miguel Moreno - double bass (NL/ES)
Maria Cristina Gonzalez - flute (NL/ES)
Udo Demandt- percussion (NL/DE)
Emad Ghajjou- darbuka (NL/MA)
Adrian Moncada- piano (NL/ES)
Shaza Manla - qanûn (NL/SY)
Toni Geitani - visual Arts (NL/LB)
Fadua Alaoui - storyteller (NL/MA)