During the months of March and April, the “Magna Silva” association will host an unusual event. The “Mediterranean Rhythms” project, funded by the ALFinMotion program of the Anna Lindh Foundation, brings together two talented musicians – clarinetist Tanyo Pavlov from the village of Granit, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, and musician Antonio Ferrara from Alcamo, Italy 🇮🇹, who plays the Arabic oud.
The aim of the project is to explore and present the rich musical traditions of the Mediterranean, creating a unique dialogue between Balkan and Arabic music.
Antonio Ferrara: A Musical Traveler. ️ Antonio Ferrara grew up in Alcamo, Sicily, in a family where music was an integral part of everyday life. He officially began studying music at the age of 11, and at 14 he bought his first guitar. After graduating from high school, he moved to Rome, where he received a bachelor’s degree in literature and philosophy in the field of music and spectacle from the University of La Sapienza. During his studies at the University of Bologna, in 2008/2009, he began taking classical guitar lessons from guitarist Tiziano Rosato . In 2009, Antonio went to Egypt 🇪🇬, where he studied Arabic music (makwamat), flamenco and traditional Indian music (Raga) with famous musicians such as Fernando Perez, Mohamed Hosni and Mohamed Saad.
Tanyo Pavlov: Clarinetist with a love for folklore. Tanyo Pavlov is a clarinetist from the village of Granit, Bulgaria, with a deep interest in Balkan music and its intertwining with oriental traditions 🇧🇬. He is a member of the Keminjiji ethnogroup and has extensive experience in performing folklore music and participating in numerous concerts and festivals. Besides being a musician, Tanio is also an ecologist, artist and nature lover. He is engaged in construction with natural materials and has been living in the village of Granit for 9 years, where he works with the earth and creates in nature.
In the project “Mediterranean Rhythms” together with Antonio they will explore and present the rich musical traditions of the Mediterranean, creating a unique dialogue between Balkan and Arab music. “Mediterranean Rhythms”: Intercultural Dialogue through Music
The project “Mediterranean Rhythms” aims to explore and present the common points between Arab and Balkan folk music. Both musical traditions have deep roots in ancient civilizations and have intertwined and enriched each other over the centuries. The initiative includes: Exploring common elements in Arab and Balkan music, such as makams, rhythms and instruments Collecting and arranging a set of traditional songs to perform together Creating conditions for creative development and experimentation for the two musicians Popularizing the rich musical heritage of the Balkans and the Arab world, highlighting their mutual influence and importance for world musical culture Creating music videos to popularize their music and present the beauty of Balkan and Arab culture ️ Creating new musical compositions that combine elements of Balkan and Arab music, thus enriching the contemporary music scene. Organizing a concert and recordings to present the results of the project. The initiative will take place in the village of Granit and Plovdiv, where Antonio Ferrara will be a guest of Tanyo Pavlov for one month ️. The Mediterranean Rhythms project aims to highlight the commonalities between Arab and Balkan folk music. Both traditions have deep roots in ancient civilizations and have intertwined over the centuries, leaving traces in contemporary music. This initiative is important for the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean and will contribute to intercultural dialogue and understanding, demonstrating how music can be a bridge between different cultures.
You can follow the project on the Facebook page of Magna Silva association: https://www.facebook.com/MAGNASILVA.ORG
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