Ghada Shbeir & En Chordais

Wed Jul 27, 2011

20:30

Location

Faneromeni Square
Old Nicosia
Nicosia, Nicosia

Description

The internationally acclaimed Lebanese singer Ghada Shbeir who has received the BBC Award for Mediterranean Music (2007) collaborates with the group "En Chordais" (Prix France Music des Musiques du Monde 2008) in a repertoire that includes traditional songs of the Lebanon and Syria and well known pieces of the Greek tradition. Her vocal breadth and her involvement with the music of the area make her one of the undisputed voices of the Mediterranean bringing fame on an international level. Shbeir's collaboration with "En Chordais" began in 2001 and since then has managed to win over the great audiences of large musical scenes in Greece, Europe and America.

Kyriakjos Petras - violin
Kyriakos Kalaitzidis - outi, artistic direction
Drosos Koutsokostas - vocals
Alkis Zopoglou - kanonaki
Petros papageorgiou - percussions

The event is part of the 6th Ethnic Festival Cyprus 2011.