Conductor

Violinist

Bach, Tango & Beyond
Teresa and Obadiah began their first project together in 2024, brought together by their shared love of tango music. Joining them is Basma, an accomplished violinist with an extensive and diverse background in Western and Arabic music. The three musicians, with vastly different histories, come together to showcase a wide array of songs from various traditions. From Bach to Piazzolla, Disney to Mandopop, and beyond, their repertoire celebrates the boundless possibilities between violin, voice, and bandoneón.

Teresa Tam, Obadiah Díaz Wrynla, Basma Edrees

Red Poppy Art House

Nile Vibes: Ancient Roots, Modern Grooves
Dive into the enchanting world of Egyptian instrumental music with Music in-Takht, the Bay Area’s premier Egyptian heritage ensemble!Journey through the sounds of Egyptian classical music to modern contemporary Egyptian grooves in a night of mesmerizing melodies. Bonus: YOU become part of the show! Sing along with the band during an interactive segment—lyrics are ready for you at Music in-Takht's webpage. Whether you're a culture lover or just craving unique vibes, this concert is your ticket to an unforgettable experience of Egypt’s rich musical tapestry—past, and present. Come catch the vibes!

Music in-Takht 2025

Community Music Center

Las Almas returning to SFIAF followed by the east coast tour to present contemporary tango music that will open your mind and break your stereotype of "Tango" music. Heyni & Sumi’s program is a reflection of their diverse musical backgrounds, and the tango journey they have taken together. The duo with guest artists Basma Edrees (Violin) & Teresa Tam (Voice) will present a mixture of a few classic tangos, their own compositions, and contemporary tangos that have been specially commissioned for a piano/bandoneon duo, which will be recorded in 2023 -2024. Sumi and Heyni hope to show their audience the diverse richness that tango has to offer.

Las Almas regresa a SFIAF seguido de la gira de mid west para presentar música de tango contemporánea que abrirá su mente y romperá su estereotipo de música "Tango". El programa de Sumi & Heyni es un reflejo de sus diversos antecedentes musicales y el viaje de tango que han realizado juntos. El dúo con los artistas invitados Basma Edrees (Violín) y Teresa Tam (Voz) presentará una mezcla de algunos tangos clásicos, composiciones propias y tangos contemporáneos especialmente encargados para un dúo de piano y bandoneón, que serán grabados en 2023 -2024. Sumi y Heyni esperan mostrarle a su audiencia la riqueza diversa que el tango tiene para ofrecer.



EPSG:4326

Exploring Tango's Diversity

BRAVA Theater

Taking what is known of conventional harp, Amelia surpasses each time. Joined by an all-female cast, Amelia Romano and guests present an innovative program of original works. Included are "Serendipity" inspired by her year living in South Africa in 2010, and "Down Yonder," composed during lockdown. Having recently completed a masters in classical lever harp performance, she includes "The Swan" by Camille Saint-Saens and Piazzolla's "Oblivion" as well as premiering works written and or revised during her masters degree at San Francisco State University. Composer William Grant Still was a man of many firsts -- first African American to compose a symphony performed by a major orchestra, first to conduct an orchestra etc. His most famous work, "Afro-American Symphony," placed jazz and classical melodies side-by-side, something unheard of in the symphonic realm of the 1950's. Composed by Still, the closing number, "Ennanga," is a rare chamber work for quartet, piano and harp. Written for harp, and in celebration of the African harp, Ennanga, honors his roots as a man of color, and celebrates the symphonic instrument he came to adore.



Conductor, Violinist

Basma Edrees

Events

Past events

May 11, 2025

Teresa Tam, Obadiah Díaz Wrynla, Basma Edrees · San Francisco International Arts Festival

May 4, 2025

Music in-Takht 2025 · San Francisco International Arts Festival

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