Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music
The Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music was a
conductor and oud virtuoso Issam Rafea,[1] or Moslem Rahal, a notable ney player,[2] have left Syria for exile in Europe, the US or other countries.[3]
Guest artists with British band Gorillaz and award-winning film score
The Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music became known internationally for collaborating with British virtual band Gorillaz on their Plastic Beach album track "White Flag".[4] In 2010, the Syrian musicians also played this song live as guest artists on the British band's Escape to Plastic Beach Tour.
In 2016, they were featured in the Gorillaz song "Crashing Down", over the credits of Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 89th Academy Awards.
References
- ^ The Kennedy Center. "Issam Rafea". www.kennedy-center.org. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
- ^ "Event – WAED BOUHASSOUN & MOSLEM RAHAL – Berlin Bühnen". www.berlin-buehnen.de. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ Hann, Michael (2016-01-20). "Syrian orchestra reassembles with Damon Albarn for London concert". the Guardian. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ^ Gorillaz. "White Flag (Live @ La Musicale)". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ The White Helmets (2016) - IMDb, retrieved 2020-08-23
- ^ "Crashing down (Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music)". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
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