Abdullah Miniawy - EG

A voice to seek refuge in: Prepare for an extraordinary experience when the singing, chanting, and reciting tenor Abdullah Miniawy visits Protected content with his trio. Supported by the two trombonists by his side, the Egyptian singer, composer, and poet will build bridges—not only between musical traditions but also between the profanities of urban life and Sufi spirituality.

Something truly special happened when the Egyptian composer, singer, and poet Abdullah Miniawy stepped up to the microphone at Musée Dauphinois during the Detours De Babel festival in Grenoble. Perhaps it was his singing voice, which the publication Passive/Aggressive described as both haunting and cathartic. Or maybe it was his lyrics—primarily sung in Arabic—that delve into themes of freedom, justice, and spirituality. Whatever it may have been, the deeply moved audience gave Abdullah Miniawy and his trio a standing ovation. Since that concert, which marked the trio’s debut, Abdullah Miniawy and trombonists Robinson Khoury and Jules Boittin have performed on prominent stages and at major festivals, from La Alhambra in Geneva to the Venice Biennale. Now, the trio brings its experimental, goosebump-inducing, and theatrical sound to Protected content

The trio fuses baroque and opera with ritualistic and mystical elements. When they perform at Protected content they invite us on a transcendent journey: from the noisy streets of Egypt to an intense and deeply moving shared experience. We can’t wait to become a part of it.