Mohamed Ahaddaf feat. Mohamad Ahaddaf - Ma'ak

Composer: Mohamed Ahaddaf
Co-composer & Arrangement: Arin Keshishi
Together with the Marmoucha Orchestra, Mohamed Ahaddaf presents his latest album 'ANA W'INTA.' This marks the fourth album of the beloved oud player and composer, who has been an indispensable part of the Marmoucha Orchestra since 2019. Ahaddaf is deeply rooted in Andalusian culture and Arabic music, and his impressive performances have garnered attention both nationally and internationally. He has performed on prestigious stages, including the Oud Festival in Tétouan, Morocco, and in countries such as Israel, South Korea, and the United States.
The new album by Ahaddaf, 'ANA W'INTA,' which means 'You and I' in Arabic, is an intensely personal work. The talented oud player has translated both the highs and lows of recent years into music, with each song representing a significant event. The project includes collaborative arrangements and co-compositions by Arin Keshishi, Maripepa Contreras, and Avishai Darash, each contributing to the depth and resonance of the album's narrative character. The result is ten diverse musical stories, imbued with the melancholic, joyous, and serene sounds of the oud, and enhanced by the beautiful interplay of the passionate musicians of the Marmoucha Orchestra. 'ANA W'INTA' offers a broad spectrum of sounds that touch the audience with their authenticity and emotional depth.
Ana W'Inta" has been made possible by AFK, and FPK.
Marmoucha Orchestra:
Mohamed Ahaddaf: Oud/Composition
Avishai Darash: Piano/Co-composition/Arrangements
Arin Keshishi: Bass/Co-composition/Arrangements
Yoran Vroom: Drums Jessy
Hay: Guitar
Udo Demandt: Percussion
Emad Ghajjou: Darbuka
Winds:
Marta Vilaca: Flute
Maripepa Contreras: Oboe/Co-composition/Arrangement
Antonio Moreno Glazkov: Trumpet
Odei Al-Magut: Trombone
Strings:
Andre Felipe Lima: 1st Violin
Julia Rusanovsky: Violin
Oene van Geel: Viola
Lucas Stam: Cello
Video & editing - Joao MB Costa
Mix & Mastering - Shayan Fathi
Recorded live at the BIMHUIS Amsterdam on January 5th, 2023
Managing Director - Said Salhi
Business Manager - Peter Bander
Production Manager - Taraneh Pouryousef
FPK (National Funds for the Arts in the Netherlands)
AFK (Regional Funds for the Arts in Amsterdam)