JISR//BRUCKE: Modern Afro-Jazz Music Ensemble from Germany
Enjoy listening to a collective of internationally-acclaimed musicians from Germany, who play unique instruments like the Arabic Oud and the North African Gembri, along with the unique rhythms and melodic structures of jazz. JISR (جسر )is a collective from Munich led by the charismatic linguist, singer, percussionist and Gembri player Dr. Mohcine Ramdan. He gathered some of Bavaria´s finest musicians to share his vision of an emotional Pan-Oriental sound that is deeply rooted in the tradition of his family of musicians.
This is one concert not to be missed!
Their live performance offers a unique fusion of Arabic Maqam, the polyrhythm of Gnawa music, World Spiritual Jazz, and a bit of Afro Kraut and sets a new landmark in how to unite the diversity of diasporic music in Europe in a one-stage set. Truly mesmerizing and a must-see. JISR (جسر) Band leader Dr. Mohcine Ramdan follows the path of musical exchange like a post-modern Ibn Battuta of sound. The result on their debut album too far away“ (enja, yellow bird) is an ethnographic snapshot of polycultural musical traditions that breaks down boundaries, unconventionally arranged orchestrated with a great longing for exotic atmospheres. The ensemble creates Modern Pan-Oriental Afro Jazz at it´s best with a strong focus set on the instruments “Oud“ (the Arabic lute) plus “Gembri“ (the North African bass) and on the ancient traditions of the Gnawa and Arabic music behind them. This is healing music for the heart, mind and soul. Their performance will also feature a collaborative piece with Bangalore’s own Carnatic vocalist R. A. Ramamani and percussionist Karthik Mani, who have been at the forefront of collaborative music in the city.
This concert is part of the opening weekend of the Birdsong Exhibition presented by the Indian Music Experience Museum
About
JISR is a collective from Munich led by the charismatic linguist, singer, percussionist and Gembri player Dr. Mohcine Ramdan. He gathered some of Bavarias finest musicians to share his vision of an emotional Pan-Oriental sound that is deeply rooted in the tradition of his family of musicians. Their live performance offers a unique fusion of Arabic Maqam, the polyrhythm of Gnawa music, World Spiritual Jazz & a bit of Afro Kraut and sets a new landmark in how to unite the diversityof diasporic music in Europe in a one stage set. Truly mesmerizing & a must see.JISR Band leader Dr. Mohcine Ramdan follows the path of musical exchange like a post modern Ibn Battuta of sound. The result on their debut album too far away (enja, yellow bird) is an ethnographic snapshot of polycultural musical traditions that breaks down boundaries, unconventionally arranged & orchestrated with a great longing for exotic athmospheres. Modern Pan-Oriental Afro Jazz at its best with a strong focus set on the instruments Oud (the Arabic lute) plus Gembri (the North African bass) and on the ancient traditions of the Gnawa and Arabic music behind them. Healing music for the heart, mind & soul.
Members
Dr. Mohcine Ramdan (Gembri, vocal) Roman Bunka (Oud, Guitar) Severin Rauch (Drums) MarwanFakir (Violin) Marja Burchard (Vibraphon, Keys, Trombone) Niko Schabel (Musician, composer and producer) Gergely Lukacs (Trumpet) 