{"id":97620,"date":"2025-06-17T13:14:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureelpersbureau.nl\/?p=97620"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:14:29","slug":"marmoucha-orchestra-mehdi-nassouli-presenteren-sonic-bridges-in-het-bimhuis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureelpersbureau.nl\/en\/2025\/06\/marmoucha-orchestra-mehdi-nassouli-presenteren-sonic-bridges-in-het-bimhuis\/","title":{"rendered":"Marmoucha Orchestra &amp; Mehdi Nassouli present Sonic Bridges at the Bimhuis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A musical fusion of gnawa and jazz in the heart of Amsterdam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Saturday 21 June, Marmoucha Orchestra, together with Moroccan guembri master Mehdi Nassouli, brings a groundbreaking musical experience to the Bimhuis. Following their selection for the prestigious Jazzahead! 2024 and rave reviews in the European media, Sonic Bridges can finally be seen on Dutch stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The performance is the culmination of a year-long artistic collaboration between Marmoucha Orchestra and Nassouli. The compelling mix of hypnotic gnawa rhythms and contemporary jazz is an absolute must-see for lovers of Moroccan music traditions, jazz and groundbreaking crossovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artistic director <strong>Arin Keshishi<\/strong> leads an ensemble of top musicians with a recognisable sound that is both contemporary and deeply rooted in heritage. Mehdi Nassouli's powerful voice and virtuoso guembri evoke the trance-like intensity of gnawa music and compellingly bring this age-old tradition to the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line-up:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mehdi Nassouli - vocals, guembri, composition<br \/>Arin Keshishi - bass, artistic director, arrangement<br \/>Tuur Moens - drums<br \/>Xavi Torres - piano<br \/>Jessy Hay - guitar<br \/>Maripepa Contreras - oboe, arrangement<br \/>Antonio Moreno - trumpet, arrangement<br \/>Pablo Martinez - trombone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23 June: Masterclass: DisOrient Fusion LAB - Sonic Bridges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the concert, Marmoucha Orchestra and Mehdi Nassouli are organising an open masterclass at the Bimhuis on Monday 23 June: a unique opportunity for musicians of all backgrounds to delve into the rich traditions of gnawa and fusion music from the SWANA region (South West Asia and North Africa<strong>)<\/strong>. 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