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Africa Express Presents… The Orchestra Of Syrian Musicians & Guests

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Africa Express Presents… The Orchestra Of Syrian Musicians & Guests --- 2016-12-09

The recordings were made in June when The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians, featuring current and former members of the Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music, came together for the first time since the conflict in their country flared up five years ago. They were joined by artists including Bassekou Kouyaté, Bu Kolthoum, Damon Albarn, Eslam Jawaad, Faia Younan, Julia Holter, Malikah, Mounir Troudi, Noura Mint Seymali, Paul Weller, Rachid Taha and Seckou Keita. This album was made possible with the support of Google Play. The concerts were co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW and Holland Festival.