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1. 1. A Journey in the Pathways of Maqam and arranging Muwashahat

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

   Author : Nemat Battah; [2018-07-31]
   Keywords : Singer; Vocalist; Traditional Arabic music; Andalusian music; Maqam; Muwashah; Arranging Arabic music; Harmonizing Arabic music;

   Abstract : In this project, I explore the Arabic scalar system “Maqam” through studying, analysing and arranging one of the most traditional Arabic song forms “Muwashah”. I explore the different possibilities of arranging this song form in an untraditional way, by using western instruments and musicians who come from different musical backgrounds. READ MORE