The Labyrinth Ensemble returns with Lamia Yared

Composed of 14 stellar musicians, the Labyrinth Ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of sonic traditions rooted in modal music, experimenting with sounds that stretch from Afghanistan through Central and West Asia and beyond. Each member of the ensemble is trained in more than one musical tradition, including Korean, Turkish, Chinese, and jazz, opening up unlimited possibilities for creative collaboration and composition. The ensemble’s special guest Lamia Yared is a singer and oud player who specializes in Classical Arabic, Turkish-Ottoman, and Sephardic musical traditions.

Performing as part of the Labyrinth Ensemble will be:

Sadaf Amini — santur
Yang Chen — percussion/hand drums
Burak Ekmekci — baglama
Michael K. Harrist — yayli tanbur
Pedram Khavarzamini — tombak
Roa Lee — gayageum
Naomi McCarroll-Butler — saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
John McKinnon — bass
Scott Peterson —  bass
Araz Salek — tar
Marta Solek — cello, Greek lyra, plock fiddle
Tev Stevig — tanbur, oud
Aysel Taghi-Zada — violin
Amely Zhou — erhu
Lamia Yared — voice, oud