Brisbane Powerhouse Concerts this weekend

Sat 15 Aug 8pm

Anwar Abudragh, a soulful singer of classical Iraqi maqam and inspirational player of the oud (fretless lute) and joze (Iraqi spike-fiddle), performs at Brisbane Powerhouse, Saturday, 15th August.

Abudragh seeks to reinvent Iraqi maqam, by enriching the classical tradition with his musical experience in working with artists and musicians from different horizons. Accompanying him are Iraqi and local musicians on Arabic, Turkish and Persian instruments and the sensational dancing of Tamara Taylor. This varied concert will begin by introducing listeners to the rarefied and delicate sounds of classical Iraqi songs and improvisations, and ends with a large ensemble with Tamara leading an Arabic dance party. Your ears and eyes will be transfixed from start to finish with a plethora of unique instruments, rhythms and accents.

Tickets: full $27, conc $18
Bookings: 07 3358 8600 or Anwar's Powerhouse concert page
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St , New Farm


For more information on Anwar Abudragh see:
www.maqamat.be
To enjoy Anwar's music visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05HtCZ49yQg&feature=related

and

Multicultural Arts Victoria presents

Mehr Ensemble

Brisbane Powerhouse – Visy Theatre

Fri 14 Aug 09

The Mehr Ensemble has been working tirelessly for the past year concentrating on putting together 2 different repertoires in traditional Persian musical modal systems which has never been heard before. This group of extraordinarily talented musicians is now ready to share the new work with local and national audiences.



The Mehr ensemble was first formed in Tehran , Iran in 1999 in by Pooya Mehmanpazir and has continued its active operation to date. The members of this ensemble are currently skilled instrumentalists in their own fields and the ensemble members may increase and vary depending on projects and tours. The focus of this ensemble is to create new revelations in the light and framework of Persian ancient Radif musical systems with embedded energy which is intended to lift the soul and the hearts of the lovers of cultural music. The group aims to create music which is highly filtered and fine tuned to high standards, irrespective of ensemble size. To create complex musical pieces in pure form and create a new dimension to sounds that effect both human soul and spirit.

Tix: Full $35/Conc 30 Door $40

Bookings: http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/mehr-ensemble/