Middle Eastern tones and Nordic sounds take center stage when this unique duo, consisting of the Danish-Palestinian oud player Bilal Irshed and the Danish pianist Lars Fiil, come together.

Both musicians have made a strong mark on the Danish and international music scene for many years. Through his work with groups like the Bilal Irshed Trio, The Fifth String Ensemble, and The Middle East Peace Ensemble, Bilal Irshed has established himself as an original interpreter of Middle Eastern music. Lars Fiil, through his releases and concerts with acts like Frit Fald, Fiil Free, and I Think You’re Awesome, has crafted a jazz language with a distinct Nordic tone.

The meeting between Middle Eastern music and Nordic jazz is precisely the focus of their new album, Connections, which features original compositions, an Arabic pop song, and a Danish hymn. The album has quickly reached a large audience and has been featured on both DR P2 and P8 Jazz.

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Middle Eastern tones and Nordic sounds take center stage when this unique duo, consisting of the Danish-Palestinian oud player Bilal Irshed and the Danish pianist Lars Fiil, come together.

Both musicians have made a strong mark on the Danish and international music scene for many years. Through his work with groups like the Bilal Irshed Trio, The Fifth String Ensemble, and The Middle East Peace Ensemble, Bilal Irshed has established himself as an original interpreter of Middle Eastern music. Lars Fiil, through his releases and concerts with acts like Frit Fald, Fiil Free, and I Think You’re Awesome, has crafted a jazz language with a distinct Nordic tone.

The meeting between Middle Eastern music and Nordic jazz is precisely the focus of their new album, Connections, which features original compositions, an Arabic pop song, and a Danish hymn. The album has quickly reached a large audience and has been featured on both DR P2 and P8 Jazz.

Drones, quarter tones, extended harmonies, and free improvisations are all part of the palette when these two musicians with very different backgrounds come together around their shared love for good melody and a strong passion for creating connections and bridging diverse musical and cultural worlds....

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