Abdullah Miniawy, the Egyptian singer and poet known for his work with Le Cri du Caire, presents a trio performance alongside trombonists Robinson Khoury and Jules Boittin. The unconventional combination of three tenor-register instruments — voice and two trombones — creates a remarkable sonic landscape.
The programme, titled Peacock Dreams, weaves together an eclectic range of influences: Baroque and operatic traditions, Sufi and Coptic themes, and musical motifs from the Arabian Peninsula, all coloured by the jazz-inflected cacophony of Egyptian city life. The result bridges Western and Eastern musical worlds in a deeply lyrical and bold way.
The concert takes place at the Théâtre Jean-Claude Carrière in Montpellier on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 16:30, as part of Festival Arabesques. Tickets and further information are available at the festival's official website.
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Abdullah Miniawy
Abdullah Miniawy is an Egyptian poet, singer, and performer known for blending spoken word poetry with experimental music, notably collaborating with French post-punk band Peter Kernel and releasing works such as 'Thawra' (Revolution). His art often addresses themes of political resistance, spirituality, and the human condition.
Robinson Khoury
Robinson Khoury is a young French jazz trombonist and vocalist celebrated for his virtuosic playing and expressive voice. He has been hailed as touching 'the sublime' by a leading French jazz magazine and called 'an extremely gifted musician' by the newspaper Libération. His music draws on world music, classical music, improvisation and his Lebanese roots.
Jules Boittin
Jules Boittin is a French artist whose work appears on the bill at Abdullah Miniawy's alternative jazz and electronic concert. Visitors can expect a genre-blurring night where improvisation meets electronic textures, an adventurous evening for curious music lovers seeking something fresh.
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