Ensemble Al Kindi

Ensemble Al Kindi, led by French qanun maestro Julien Jâlal Eddine Weiss, is a celebrated group dedicated to preserving and revitalizing classical Arabic and Sufi musical traditions. Founded in the 1980s, the ensemble collaborates with virtuoso musicians and vocalists from Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and beyond, blending poetic lyrics, hypnotic rhythms, and instruments like the oud, ney, and daf. Their live performances, like *TRANSE SOUFIE DES DERVICHES TOURNEURS DE DAMAS*, often highlight the spiritual intensity of Sufi rituals, while albums such as *La passion des Mille et une nuits* pay homage to Iraq’s rich vocal heritage. Based in Damascus for years, they’ve become cultural ambassadors, merging scholarly rigor with soul-stirring artistry to keep the Middle East’s timeless sounds alive for modern audiences.

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