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Natacha Atlas in concert

Egyptian-Belgian singer Natacha Atlas. live in concert, and the best jazz from North Africa and the Middle East.

Jumoké Fashola presents concert highlights from Egyptian-Belgian singer Natacha Atlas, recorded live at Tampere Jazz Happening. Natacha blends Western and Arabic vocal traditions with jazz motifs, offering a unique sound born of her heritage. She began her career in the 90s as a vocalist with Transglobal Underground, before exploring other genres including jazz, playing with the likes of Nitin Sawhney and Omar Sosa. Here Natacha plays music from her eleventh release, ‘Strange Days’. Sung in both English and Arabic, it brings her jazz explorations to the forefront. She’s joined by Asaf Sirkis on drums, Andy Hamill on bass, Samy Bishai on violin, trumpeter Hayden Powell and pianist Alcyona Mick.

Inspired by Natacha’s approach, Jumoké shares some classic tracks and a selection of the best new releases by North African and Middle Eastern jazz artists.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin' Else.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 26 Mar 2022 17:00

Music Played

  • Avishai Cohen, Elchin Shirinov & Roni Kaspi

    Videogame

    • Videogame (single).
    • Naive.
  • Natacha Atlas

    Out Of Time

    • Live at Jazz Happening Finland 2021 from the EBU.
  • Yazz Ahmed

    Lahan al-Mansour

    • Polyhymnia.
    • Ropeadope Records.
  • Rabih Abouâ€Khalil

    Blue Camel

    • Blue Camel.
    • Enja Label.
  • Natacha Atlas

    Nafs El Hikaya

    • Live at Jazz Happening Finland 2021 from the EBU.
  • Renaud Garciaâ€Fons

    Animame!

    • Le Souffle des Cordes.
    • E-Motive Records.
  • Anouar Brahem, Dave Holland & John Surman

    Al Hizam Al Dhahbi

    • Thimar.
    • ECM Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 26 Mar 2022 17:00