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Musician/Producer Multi-Instrumentalist (Oud/Guitar/Saz/Guembri/Vocals/Percussions)It is a fact of nature that the deeper and wider the roots, the stronger the tree, and the longer it will thrive. I think the same holds true with music and artists. An artist with deep roots in a tradition, who understands how it connects to and is influenced by others, can create new work that is a natural, seamless extension of all that has gone before. I think this can be said of Mel M'rabet. A child of musicians, he grew up Granada, Andalusia, where he began studying the oud as a child. Living where he did, it's not surprising that he was immersed in Andalusian music or that he was drawn to the traditions of its constituent elements: the music played by the East Indians, Turks, Kurds and Armenians, as well as music of the Roma, especially flamenco... M'rabet has performed with caliber musicians such as Steve Potts, Omar Sosa and Cheb Mami, as well as Chano Dominguez and other prominent Spanish flamenco artists. Mel has become a virtuoso on the oud and a highly respected singer and composer, but he is not a preservationist. Mastery of the traditions and powerful technique has resulted in a very distinctive style of playing that reflects both his travels and his desire to extend the possibilities for the instrument. To that end, he has even begun to help build ouds with his brother Otman Al Merabet, to enhance the sound and range. Mel M'rabet, with his roots deep in Andalusia, has become an artist who personifies a proud living tradition. Mrabet is currently planning recordings that consist solely of Oud compositions hat express the potential that is yet to be unleashed. The Oud has it own technique, even though Guitar, Sitar and Sarod can also be used. The Oud has such great potential, and Mrabet will illustrate this point by recording different pieces based on Takasims to show its many different facets and multi dimensions. Based on his roots intertwined with the eclectic and diverse artistic surrounding, Mrabet creates compositions that reflect the richness of the Canadian cultural climate, and he contributes to the performing arts landscape in his community and nationally. Mrabet has released 2 CDs, Andalusian legacy, and SoloSoul, and has also collaborated with many great artists such as Omar Sosa, Salif Keita, Steve Potts, just to mention a few. He has also been awarded many grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, The City of Ottawa and many other institutions to pursue different projects including composition, music research, sound recording, etc He is recognized among his peers as a virtuoso, versatile and innovator on the Oud and Guitar. And many documentaries worldwide have featured his music. Mrabet M has toured extensively across the US, Canada, Quebec and in Europe (Spain, France and Germany). He was featured next to the Omar Sosa on Bravo television, next to Steve Potts on Television Española, and performed with Cesaria Evora and Cheb Mami at the Spectrum concert hall in Montreal. He performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Calgary Folk Festival, Jazz East at Halifax Jazz Festival, Peterborough Folk Festival, Guelph jazz Festival, Harrison Spring Folk Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, Washington DC Jazz Festival, Granada Jazz Festival, Andalusia ( Spain ), Germany & France tour, just to mention a few. Mrabets compositions were nominated for the 2002-2003 Genie Awards for best original music on the film Khaled. Mrabet has received many grants from the Canada Council for the Arts since 1995 to date. His career has been successful and fulfilling, however a new outlook with new product is in the horizon which will explore new territories and playing aesthetic. Mrabets live performances have become the most exciting part of the music business, and it's not only the playing; it's all the other magic that happens between the audience and himself. His goal has always been to draw the audience as deep as possible into the music, and feed from their energy. A successful touring performer, Mrabet has brought his "breathtaking" solo and with his trio shows across Canada, into the USA, France, Germany and most recently to Spain. He has appeared at many prestigious festivals, world-class theatres, concert halls and infamous Blues, World, Jazz clubs around the globe. Playing the Oud, and Saz, Mrabet quickly envelops the audience into a trance atmosphere with hypnotic vocals and haunting melodies with modes turning into mood settings. Blending Andalusian-North African with Flamenco, blues, a sprinkle of Jazz and compelling grooves, Mrabet's World Fusion has a unique effect and it is hard to resist, an unpredictable journey that keeps audiences in tune with his musical universe. ..realeditorbest profile tools..realeditorbest profile tools
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Musician-Composer, Near Eastern, Andalusian, Maghrebian multi-instrumentalist, he plays Arabic Lute (also called Oud, Ud, and Aoud) and other stringed instruments. With a large number of presentations of his music in Canada, USA, Europe, and elsewhere every year, he continues his international musical journey as a soloist, with his ensembles and several recording projects. A self-taught musician, graduated from University of Granada, Spain in the translation and interpretation department. Mohamad EL M’rabet (aka) Mel M’rabet, based in Ottawa, Ontario is the recipient of several awards and grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa, and a genie award for Khaled's film soundtrack in 2002. M’rabet is one of the most significant Arab descend musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. This is a unique contribution to the world of arts and to our diverse society.
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M. El M’rabet is a solo virtuoso musician of the oriental –Andalusian Lute (Oud). The Moroccan-Andalusian musician has three homes Ottawa, Granada & Tetouan his birth place.El M’rabet is giving concerts in Canada and abroad, and he is actively collaborating with international musicians. He composes music for films, documentaries and continuously performs live at concert halls where he feels intimately connected with the audience.El M’rabet compositions are characterized by highly technical skills in combination with trance and spiritual improvisation where modes (Al Maqam) and harmony coincide.
M EL M’RABETOud / Guitar / Saz / Guembri / Vocals / PercussionMusician, composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, Mel was born to musician parents and grew up in Granada, Andalusia. An Oud virtuoso, he has performed the world over with musicians such as Cesaria Evora, Steve Potts, Omar Sosa and Cheb Mami, as well as Chano Dominguez and other prominent Spanish flamenco artists. His mastery of the traditions and his powerful technique has resulted in a very distinctive style of playing that reflects his desire to extend the possibilities for the instrument. Mel's mesmerizing vocals and agile playing will be accompanied by a percussionist, and a pianist."He sang and gave his oud, (the fretless stringed ancestor of the Renaissance lute), an exciting, dexterous workout, and for once the Western backup music and technology didn't sanitize or ravage the authenticity of the songs in the way that many traveling bands with their barrage of electronic gadgetry do." ~ Toronto StarMiguel MedinaCajon, darbouka, djembeOriginally from Mexico, Miguel studied percussion and composition at the M. Ponce Center for musical studies at the cultural institute of Aguas Calientes and with Nestor Vasquez, first percussionist of the Aguas Calientes Symphonique Orchestra. In Montreal since 2001 he has participated in concerts with Mruta Mertsi's contemporary ensemble, has worked on compositions for Lauren Deglio.s choreography's (Tangente) and works at the Jean-Pierre Perrault foundation and at the dance faculty at Concordia University. Miguel is currently the percussionist of M’rabet M Trio
M’rabet Quartet Bio Middle-Eastern-Andalusian-Flamenco Roots and Beyond MusicM’rabet dazzles listeners by deftly leaping from traditional Arabic-Andalusian sounds to Jazz and Western forms including Blues. The band which specializes in fusing genres, bring to life a vision for the unbridled fusion of Arabic, Jazz, and Blues music. It is a perfect alchemy for music to transcend the boundaries of genre and geography. The trio is comprised of M E L M’rabet who has earned him national and international acclaim as a virtuoso on the Oud; Nicolas Caloia on upright bass, and Miguel Medina on assorted percussions.The group plays a combination of original repertoire composed by EL M’rabet and re-arranged traditional Arabic-Turkish and other music influences with a modern twist, music that incorporates eastern modes and complex time signatures. It is a music journey where east meets west, and quarter-micro tonalities intertwine with harmony, and moods become modes.M EL M’RABETOud / Guitar / Saz / Guembri / Vocals / PercussionMusician, composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, Mel was born to musician parents and grew up in Granada, Andalusia. An Oud virtuoso, he has performed the world over with musicians such as Cesaria Evora, Steve Potts, Omar Sosa and Cheb Mami, as well as Chano Dominguez and other prominent Spanish flamenco artists. His mastery of the traditions and his powerful technique has resulted in a very distinctive style of playing that reflects his desire to extend the possibilities for the instrument. Mel's mesmerizing vocals and agile playing will be accompanied by a percussionist, and a pianist."He sang and gave his oud, (the fretless stringed ancestor of the Renaissance lute), an exciting, dexterous workout, and for once the Western backup music and technology didn't sanitize or ravage the authenticity of the songs in the way that many traveling bands with their barrage of electronic gadgetry do." ~ Toronto Starhttp://www.myspace.com/melm39abet http://melmrabetensemble.blogspot.com/NICOLAS CALOIAUpright BassNicolas Caloia was a student of Lisle Ellis and Fred Hopkins, like them he is interested in many different types of music. A long time member of Montréal’s avant-garde community, Nicolas Caloia has performed with local artists such as Malcolm Goldstein, Rainer Wiens, Sam Shalabi and Michel F Côté, as well as internationally renowned artists like Joe McPhee, Joe Giardullo, Steve Lacy, Hassan Hakmoun and Tristan Honsinger, with whom he has a soon to be released recording.For many years he led, and recorded with his own group, the Ratchet Orchestra, a group dedicated to performing original music, as well as the music of Sun Ra. Since 1999 Nicolas has enjoyed performing and recording with Bansuri player Catherine Potter’s Dunya Project. This group draws inspiration from North Indian classical music. Nicolas is presently working with M’rabet M Trio led by the multi-instrumentalist and Oud Oud virtuoso Mel M’rabet, Miguel Medina, and an extraodinary assorted perucussionist with multi-instrumentalist Michael BrownDrive on released by Borealis, which was nominated for a Juno Award in 2001.Miguel MedinaCajon, darbouka, djembeOriginally from Mexico, Miguel studied percussion and composition at the M. Ponce Center for musical studies at the cultural institute of Aguas Calientes and with Nestor Vasquez, first percussionist of the Aguas Calientes Symphonique Orchestra. In Montreal since 2001 he has participated in concerts with Mruta Mertsi's contemporary ensemble, has worked on compositions for Lauren Deglio.s choreography's (Tangente) and works at the Jean-Pierre Perrault foundation and at the dance faculty at Concordia University. Miguel is currently the percussionist of M’rabet M Trio.Carlos Alberto SantanaPiano, KeyboardCarlos Alberto is a professional musician and composer in the Ottawa, Ontario region. Carlos has participated in many festivals and presentations for public and private events by himself or playing with different bands, he has also recorded for CBC Radio Live with Mel M’rabet as part of his quartet. Carlos is originally from Mexico so his Latin influence in music is very strong. His major influences are from a wide range of styles such has: Scott Joplin, Ernesto Lecuona, Ernesto Nazareth, Michel Camilo, Mario Ruiz Armengol, George Gershwin, Ignacio Cervantes, Tom Jobim, Chick Corea, Astor Piazzola, Chucho Valdez, Cesar Camargo Mariano, etc.He is currently a member of Mel M’rabet quartet, and he complements in a very unique way M’rabet repertoire adding the jazz and improvisational music aspect that the world fusion is all about.
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Event Info: Andalusia: An Evening of Flamenco and BeyondJanuary 26th, 20117:30 PMNAC Fourth StageTickets $25 (available at www.ticketmaster.ca)www.andalusiaflamencobeyond.comEvent Description:“Andalusia” is a concert featuring artists from a range of musical disciplines including flamenco, world music, and jazz that traces the roots of flamenco from early Andalusian oud music to traditional flamenco to contemporary flamenco jazz fusion.The evening begins with a tribute to the roots of flamenco in Andalusia, Spain, featuring Mel M’rabet on oud (the pear-shaped lute popular in middle eastern music), Miguel Medina on cajón (a box-shaped percussion instrument), and Canadian jazz guitar legend Roddy Ellias.The second set features a flamenco performance by Juan De La Pimienta (guitarist), Rae Bowhay (dancer) and Sabah Lachgar (singer) in the tradition of the Spanish tablao, a small cabaret-style venue where a flamenco dancer, singer, and guitarist entertain the audience while they enjoy small dishes of food known as tapas and their favourite drinks. The flamenco performance will showcase compositions by the great flamenco guitarists of our day, including Paco De Lucía, Vicente Amigo, and Gerardo Nuñez, and will feature an evocative flamenco dance choreography accompanied by passionate flamenco singing in the authentic gypsy or gitano style and the steady compás of the cajón.“Andalusia” also features world music elements including performances on West African string and percussion instruments such as kamale n’goni, kora, udu and djembe by multi-instrumental ethnic fusion musician Eric Mandala and drummer Geoff Noseworthy.Finally, the show pays tribute to jazz visionaries Chick Corea and Miles Davis—who were both inspired by flamenco and the vibrant culture of Spain—with performances of their compositions arranged in the flamenco style for a jazz ensemble featuring Linsey Wellman on saxophone. “Andalusia” is a tribute to the rich history of flamenco and Andalusian music and a testament to the bright future of flamenco jazz fusion.
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At the Festival du Monde Arabe in Montreal
Mel M'rabet & his Quartet perform live at the Montreal Arab Festival in 2008
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Bio en Français, M. El Mrabet Le Oudist virtuose innovateur
MOHAMAD EL M'RABETمحمد المرابطA.K.A MEL M’RABETMUSICIEN/PRODUCTEUR Virtuose- d'Oud Multi-Instrumentaliste C'est un fait de nature que le plus profond et plus large les racines, plus l'arbre est fort, et plus il prospérera longtemps. Je trouve les mêmes prises vraies avec la musique et les artistes. Un artiste avec les racines profondes dans une tradition, qui comprend comment elle se relie à et est influencée par d'autres, peut créer le nouveau travail qui est une prolongation normale et sans couture du tout ce qui est allé avant.Je pense que ceci peut être dit Mohamad El M’rabet. Un enfant des musiciens, né au Tétouan (Maroc), il a grandi à Grenade, l’Andalousie, où il a commencé ca trajectoire en oud. Vivant dans cet environnement, il n’est pas étonnant qu’il a été immergé dans la musique andalouse ou il a été attiré par les traditions des éléments constitutifs : la musique de l’Orient, les Perses, les Indiens, les Arabes les Turcs, les Kurdes, et les Arméniens, aussi bien la musique enracinée du flamenco…Mohamad El M'rabet a travaillé avec des musiciens de grand calibre tels que Cesaria Evora, Steve Potts, Omar Sosa et Cheb Mami, aussi bien que Chano Dominguez et d'autres artistes espagnols en avant de flamenco. Mohamad est un virtuose sur l'oud, un chanteur et compositeur fortement respectés, mais il n'est pas un préservationniste. La maîtrise des traditions et de la technique puissante a eu comme conséquence un modèle très distinctif de jouer qui reflète ses voyages et son désir de épandre les possibilités de l’instrument le oud. À cet effet, il a même commencé à aider à construire des ouds avec du son frère Al Merabet Otman pour augmenter la gamme. Mohamad El M'rabet, avec ses racines profondes dans Andalusia, est devenu un artiste qui personnifie une tradition vivante fière.
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M’rabet QuartetArtistic visionM’rabet Quartet’s music offers a different vision beyond just exploring new musical territories, blending music genres and creating a unified sound; it’s socially aware and uniting people under poetic melodies by the Oud, tight rhythms and groovy consistent Bass phrases while raising awareness for those without voices. Very few artists can do this, but M’rabet quartet speaks to the diverse Canadian communities, reaching out general audiences and pressing the bounds.M’rabet Quartet is a performing ensemble that draws its inspiration from the music of the Andalusian, Mediterranean, and Middle-Eastern musical traditions intertwined with elements of Jazz, Blues, World Fusion and more. M’rabet Quartet offers a new form of musical expression, born of a wellspring of transformation and integration of diver’s traditions from the Andalusian-Middle East era and today, from here and beyond...The ensemble is dedicated to provide a forum for cross-fertilization among various musical cultures, both within the ensemble itself and with its guest artists invited to be part of special performances within concert series. The ensemble strives to consolidate the ties among these cultures by cultivating a unique mode of musical expression -a musical vocabulary that has grown out of extensive research into the history and esthetics of the musical traditions into which it delves, combined with freshness and creativity. Past performancesCante Hondo Y Musicas Del Mundo Murcia December 15, 2008Estrella del Arte Madrid December 10-11, 2008Les Septs Lezards art hall Paris October, 2008City des arts Paris September 15, 2008Chamber music Ottawa U Freiman Hall Ottawa Aug 23, 2008Mill Race Folk Festival August 7-9 2008 Wavelength music series Aug 17, 2008Tanger Jazz festival Morocco August 1 2008Tetuan Oud festival Morocco July 27 2008Granada Jazz festival Spain June-July 25-3 2008FMM Sines Festival musicas do Mundo Portugal July 13, 2008Harboufront world music concert series, Toronto JuneTerritorios Sevilla festival, Seville Spain May 22-25 20082008Andalusian, Spain tour April to June 2008Hugh’s room, Toronto January 12, 2008 The trane Studio, Toronto April 2, 2008CBC Radio live at Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa March 9, 2008National Library & Archives Auditorium, Ottawa February 2008CHIN Radio world music concert series, Ottawa Jan 2008Montreal Arab world music festival, Montreal November 5 2008Before Last yearChicago World music festival September 20 2007-2009Vancouver Folk Festival July 16-17 2007-2010Winnipeg Folk Festival July 10-11 2007-2010Cataluña world music festival June 25 2007-2010-2011La nouvelle Scène Ottawa May 15 2007-2011Point Claire world music series April 2007-2011Cadiz Flamenco festival January 24 2010Metola world music concert series Portugal December 15-17 2010Current activitiesTour 2011Festivals/ConcertsJuly-August-Sep-Nov-Dec 2011 • Kispiox Folk Festival (July)• Toronto Downtown Jazz festival (June)• Montreal Jazz festival (July)• Granada Jazz Festival in Spain (November)• Vancouver Folk Festival (tentative) (July)• Calgary Folk Festival (tentative) (July)• Gatineau Jazz festival (July)• NAC theatre hall (September)• Ottawa Folk Festival (August)• Womex (tentative) (Oct-Nov)• Womad festival (tentative) (July)• Festival Mawazine of Rabat (Morocco) (June)• Institut du Monde Arabe (Paris) (August)• Banff World music concert series (Calgary) (July)• Chicago World music festival (September)• Other US festivals tentative (September-October-November)• M’rabet Quartet New Repertoire in NAC Ottawa (December 15)We are working on other dates in Europe, US and Asia to present our act for festivals, concert series, and workshops in different settings.
Mohamad El M'rabet a.k.a Mel M'rabet محمد المرابط فنان مبدع
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