Drummer

Born in Paris and raised in Lebanon, composer and violinist Layale Chaker has been speaking multiple languages–linguistically and musically–since her youth. The 2020-22 Jerome Hill Fellow challenges stereotypes about Arabic music with her unique sonic style: a beguiling blend of classical contemporary music, jazz, Arabic maqam scales, and improvisation. The composer of the opera Ruinous Gods—which makes its world premiere at Spoleto this season—Chaker and her ensemble, Sarafand, take center stage for four performances of two different programs.

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Layale Chaker + Sarafand

Charleston Music Hall

Known as “the Yo-Yo Ma of the Harp”, Bridget Kibbey joins forces with celebrated Persian singer Mahsa Vahdat, and star percussionist John Hadfield for the program "Persia to Iberia," a tour-de-force celebrating musical traditions that intertwine and meet in surprising and moving ways.
With original compositions and arrangements, along with well-known favorites, the program showcases the sublime artistry of all three musicians as soloists and chamber musicians.
This event celebrates the memory of longtime Noe Music friend and supporter, Bahman Sheikh.

From Persia to Iberia: Bridget Kibbey, Mahsa Vahdat, John Hadfield

Noe Valley Ministry

Star musicians Bridget Kibbey and John Hadfield take families on a whirlwind tour of all things harp and percussion! Enjoy a raucous morning for kids of all ages as harpist Bridget and percussionist John show how their instruments can make you dance, smile, and sing. These are concerts tailored for young ears that the whole family will love!

John Hadfield

Drummer

Events

Past events

27 - 28 May, 2024

Layale Chaker + Sarafand · Spoleto Festival USA

Mar 20, 2022

From Persia to Iberia: Bridget Kibbey, Mahsa Vahdat, John Hadfield · Noe Music

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