Malek Jandali A Musician of History

Syria is the home of many great icons of Arabic music, but how about the home of someone who is taking the world music and playing it as if it was Arabic song, then he also takes other Arabic songs and plays them in Western instruments, just for fun. That's what Syrian composer, pianist Malek Jendali strives to do.

sharing his music one album/concert at a time.

Malek has been composing for years, and lately, he has been greatly inspired by the folk and ancient music of Syria. For Malek music is something people relate to on emotional, instinctive, intellectual and many other levels. It has affected him greatly as well. Thus the birth of his new album "Echoes from Ugarit" based on the oldest music notation in the world, discovered in the ancient city of Ugarit, Syria dating back to 3400 B.C.

speaking on his monumental project "This project is an attempt to present the rich musical heritage of Syria. I have always felt that music eloquently expresses the inherent connection between the past the the present. In all cultures throughout history it has served as a humanizing force, which is common to all."

This is the work of historian, a gifted musician of history is a true epic. I will be in a concert for Mr. Jandali in Washington DC as he is coming to town.


Malek Jandali - المؤلف الموسيقي السوري مالك جندلي