Sufian & Plush Rebel
New Faces
Jazzschmiede, Düsseldorf (GER)
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Sufian Ararah is an oud musician and composer whose work explores contemporary expressions of the instrument through Mediterranean, North African, and global musical influences. Originally from Tripoli and now based in Berlin, he grew up surrounded by the rhythms and musical traditions of the region, which continue to shape his artistic language. His music draws from Middle Eastern maqamat, North African grooves, and Mediterranean melodies, blending them with elements of oriental jazz, improvisation, and contemporary composition.
New Faces
Jazzschmiede, Düsseldorf (GER)
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Wohngemeinschaft
Köln (GER)
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Borderless Creatures
Kapelle99, Berlin (GER)
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Centre Bagatelle
Berlin (GER)
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PANDA platforma
Berlin (GER)
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Oud and Gayageum special concert
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Bandfabrik
Bandfabrik, Wuppertal (GER)
20:00
Odonische Freitagsbühne
Odonien, Köln (GER)
20:00
Silent movie live music
Internationale Stummfilmtage
Arkadenhof Universität Bonn (GER)
22:30
Grachtenfestival
Nationaal Park Nieuw Land, Lelystad (NL)
13:00 · 14:00 · 15:00
Featuring Andreas F. Staffel on piano
WABE Berlin
Berlin (GER)
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Jiwar Space
Berlin (GER)
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Deserted Spaces, Oud & Piano
Berlin (GER)
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Press & Articles
Wijdan (Arabic: وِجْدَان) is a term that conveys sentiment, nostalgia, and deep attachment. The project seeks to shape a modern musical identity rooted in Libyan folklore, bringing authentic melodies from Libya to the world stage.
Wijdan will be Sufian Ararah’s debut album and one of the first to emerge from Libya with this contemporary sound. Drawing on Sufi/Andalusian traditions, North African grooves, and Mediterranean melodies, his music blends Middle Eastern maqamat with Oriental Jazz and global influences. Wijdan reinterprets Libyan heritage while creating bridges across cultures.
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