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At the heart of ASHWAAQ, the words of the great philosopher and Sufi mystic Ibn Arabi become breath, vibration, and passage. Amir ElSaffar explores the universal power of love, the inner quest, and the search for unity within the diversity of the world.
This creation brings the voice into dialogue with a string quartet, exploring the microtonal resonances of maqâm and the possibilities of a polyphony rooted in Arab musical traditions. ElSaffar imagines a sonic space where melodies answer one another, transform, and reveal another way of inhabiting music: through listening, boldness, and nuance.
An Iraqi-American multi-instrumentalist based in New York, ElSaffar has developed a singular body of work at the crossroads of Iraqi maqâm, contemporary jazz, and Western classical music. Syrian singer Khaled Al-Hafez joins him with his warm voice and an interpretive style that blends rigor and grace, weaving a fascinating moment of celebration in which poetic and musical traditions meet beyond cultural and disciplinary boundaries.
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