In 2006, MECO Proudly Presented
The Second International Oxford Muslim Music Festival
This unrivalled assembly of Muslim artists and musicians from around the Islamic world (Algeria, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom and Yemen) will perform a wide range of distinctive religious tunes, sacred music, liturgical songs and devotional chants that is guaranteed to uplift the spirit and nourish the soul. Come, see, hear and appreciate the magic of global Muslim music!
This international function will showcase all that is good and great about Islamic arts and civilisation. So, give yourself a special treat and be ready to enjoy an evening of rhythmic beauty and rapturous joy. An evening where mystical, enchanting and moving music from the Muslim world will take you to another plane, to a higher level of artistic appreciation and musical accomplishment.
Delectable dishes and favourite foods from Muslim lands will also be on offer (for a small additional cost) as the perfect accompaniment to this remarkable occasion. There will also be stalls selling books, merchandise and souvenirs from the Islamic world.
We look forward to welcoming you and your friends to this fabulous and fascinating festival of Muslim Music and Food.
PROGRAMME AND PERFORMERS
FIRST SESSION – 4-6pm
- QUR’AN RECITATION
- AL-MAJD BAND – from YEMEN
- VERIDICO – from ANGOLA
- ALI ABBAS – from PAKISTAN
- NIZAR ISSA – from PALESTINE
- PEARLS OF ISLAM
- JAMAICA/UK
- AA’SHIQ ALL-RASUL
- UK/PAKISTAN
INTERMISSION AND DINNER – 6-7pm
SECOND SESSION – 7-9pm
- MEHI – from PAKISTAN/UK
- AHMED SAIS – from MOROCCO
- MAWADDAH – from MALAYSIA
- AA’SHIQ ALL-RASUL – from UK/PAKISTAN
DRINKS AND MEAL BREAK – 9-9:30pm
THIRD SESSION – 9:30-11pm
- KEREM LUTFI & SUAT SANCAR, WHIRLING DERVISHES – from TURKEY
- ADBALLAH CHADDEH – from SYRIA
- NAGHMEH ENSEMBLE – from IRAN
- MEHI – from PAKISTAN
You can also read a report on the festival and download a copy of the poster.
This event took place at Oxford Town Hall on Saturday, 10 June 2006 from 4pm to 11 pm
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