Informations regarding the workshops

Multi-instrumentalist and Composer
youtube channel from Christos

Christos Barbas focuses mainly on woodwind instruments, but expresses his music also with piano and singing. He studied traditional, classical and spiritual music traditions from around the world and is a composer as well. As of 2000 he began studies on the Ney (middle-eastern reed flute) and Sufi and Ottoman Classical music learning from outstanding masters from Greece and Turkey.
In this workshop we will explore the roots and styles of Mediterranean Music. Microtonal scales and makams will be introduced as well as being the base for improvisation. The workshop is aimed at people of different musical backgrounds, who share a curiosity for turkish and greek traditional music. Singers and instrumentalists are welcome.

Singer, Composer, Multi-instrumentalist
Video with Njamy

With a melodious voice, Njamy explores world music through his Cameroonian roots, also showing a familiarity with European Classical Music and Jazz with his strong array of diverse instrumental talents such as: Ngoni, Kalimba, Congas, Udu, Loop and Ndewhoo (Pygmy Flute). Being also an actor and storyteller, he teaches African music at his “Njamy School of African Singing” in Augsburg and at the Freies Musikzentrum in Munich, and leads singing workshops for choirs and classical orchestras throughout Europe.
The workshop appeals to people of different musical backgrounds with the desire to express themselves with music, true to its motto of life: music for an inter-cultural dialogue! Main subject is the Central African Polyphonic singing of Pygmae.

Accordionist, Composer
youtube channel from Ira

Ira demonstrates a strong resonance with Balkan and Gypsy-Balkan music with his love of playing the accordion. In his efforts to master this demanding style, Ira had visited the Balkan countries and attended lessons and workshops led by some of the genre’s finest. Ira has performed in many orchestras and composed songs for accordions. Writing arrangements for theaters and orchestras, he also feels comfortable with playing in small bars in Berlin.

The workshop will focus on Balkan Music and its ornamentations. We will work on traditional song-material from different regions to understand their specialities and differences. We will learn ideas and guidelines for improvisation in the different Styles. Open for intermediate and advanced instrumentalists.

Multi-instrumentalist and Composer
youtube channel from Christos

Christos Barbas focuses mainly on woodwind instruments, but expresses his music also with piano and singing. He studied traditional, classical and spiritual music traditions from around the world and is a composer as well. As of 2000 he began studies on the Ney (middle-eastern reed flute) and Sufi and Ottoman Classical music learning from outstanding masters from Greece and Turkey.
In this workshop we will explore the roots and styles of Mediterranean Music. Microtonal scales and makams will be introduced as well as being the base for improvisation. The workshop is aimed at people of different musical backgrounds, who share a curiosity for turkish and greek traditional music. Singers and instrumentalists are welcome.

Singer, Composer, Multi-instrumentalist
Video mit Njamy

With a melodious voice, Njamy explores world music through his Cameroonian roots, also showing a familiarity with European Classical Music and Jazz with his strong array of diverse instrumental talents such as: Ngoni, Kalimba, Congas, Udu, Loop and Ndewhoo (Pygmy Flute). Being also an actor and storyteller, he teaches African music at his “Njamy School of African Singing” in Augsburg and at the Freies Musikzentrum in Munich, and leads singing workshops for choirs and classical orchestras throughout Europe.
The workshop appeals to people of different musical backgrounds with the desire to express themselves with music, true to its motto of life: music for an inter-cultural dialogue! Main subject is the Central African Polyphonic singing of Pygmae.

Percussionist, Composer
youtube channel from Zohar

As one of the most sought-after percussionists, Zohar inspires virtuoso through playing on the frame drum. Influenced by Arabic, Indian, Turkish and Persian music, he has developed his own techniques and has become a mentor to many musicians from all over the world.

In the introductory session on Friday, Zohar will speak about his own compositions and explain the arrangement and the underlying ideas in detail. On Saturday and Sunday advanced percussionists and instrumentalists are invited to work on different compositions using Zohar’s approach to rhythm.