NOON
Transcending convention and borders, NOON is an instrumental trio of the most improvisatory kind. Just like the old ‘East meets West’ idiom, NOON is a crossroads of “experimental Oriental”, and set to bring their original sound to the world, where it so perfectly belongs.
NOON preforming POLYRHYTHMIC JAZZ-ROCK meets ORIENTAL MUSIC (2019) by NOONDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Firstly, can you please introduce yourselves?
NOON performance (2019) by NOONDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Is there a musical memory from childhood, which has stuck with you throughout life? A lasting vivid imprint?
Mohamed Hosny playing the Oud (2019) by NOONDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Hosny, you play the oud, a traditional Middle Eastern guitar. So often in history, many cultural instruments end up being forgotten or labelled “too traditional”, “not cool enough”. How does it make you feel bringing a new sound to this instrument?
NOON at Jesuit Cultural Center (2019) by NOONDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Culturally, the band is covering some ground with Indian, Egyptian & English roots, how diverse OR similar were your musical upbringings?
NOON performing on stage in Dubai. (2019) by NOONDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Your sound at the moment is a hypnotic mix of “experimental Oriental”, has it always been like that? Tell us more about how NOON’s sound has evolved...
NOON in Jesuit Cultural Center (2019) by NOONDubai Culture & Arts Authority
What role has Dubai played in the formation of NOON?
NOON preforming at Dubai Design District (2019) by NOONDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Collaboration is key. Have you guys done any memorable ones?
Band members of NOON (2019) by NOONDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Right now, the world needs music more than anything... Do you have any words for all the music lovers, upcoming artists & musicians out there?
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