Le Trio Joubran (Palestine)
Celebrated virtuosos of the ud (or 'Oud'), Le Trio Joubran create superb music that embodies the great richness of Palestinian culture.
Magnificent improvisations and rich subtle melodies are teased out on uds by brothes Samir, Wissam and Adnan, joined on percussion by Youssef Hbeisch. The brothers are known worldwide, receiving acclaim from performances at Carnegie Hall, WOMAD and the Holland Festival amongst others, and have gained an impressive reputation for delivering haunting and beguiling melodic lines throuh to high-engery driving arabic rhythms.
Between musical ecstasy and sumptuous silence, Le Trio Joubran carry their audience from elation to melancholy.