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) من أعمال NOONثقافة دبي وتراثها
Firstly, can you please introduce yourselves?
NOON performance (2019) من أعمال NOONثقافة دبي وتراثها
Is there a musical memory from childhood, which has stuck with you throughout life? A lasting vivid imprint?
Mohamed Hosny playing the Oud (2019) من أعمال NOONثقافة دبي وتراثها
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) من أعمال NOONثقافة دبي وتراثها
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) من أعمال NOONثقافة دبي وتراثها
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) من أعمال NOONثقافة دبي وتراثها
What role has Dubai played in the formation of NOON?
NOON preforming at Dubai Design District (2019) من أعمال NOONثقافة دبي وتراثها
Collaboration is key. Have you guys done any memorable ones?
Band members of NOON (2019) من أعمال NOONثقافة دبي وتراثها
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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