Naseem Alatrash
Naseem Alatrash | |
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| File:Naseem Alatrash.jpg Naseem Alatrash (2019) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 4, 1991 |
| Genres | Classical, Jazz and World Music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
| Instruments | Cello |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Associated acts | Rivers of Sound Orchestra, The Four Corners Quartet, Global Messengers |
| Website | alatrashmusic |
Naseem Alatrash is a Palestinian cellist[1], composer, and music producer. He is best known for arranging "Rahsoul Say-arah", a cover of the Beatles' song "Drive My Car", which celebrated the lifting of the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia.[2][3]
Naseem's performances include a mix of improvisation and traditional melodies, with a focus on traditional Arabic music[4], with influences from jazz and contemporary style.[5] He has performed at international jazz festivals and venues such as the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and the Royal Opera of Oman.[5] Alatrash has been awarded “String Player of the Year” twice from The National Music Competition of Palestine.[6]
Early life and education
Alatrash studied at The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Palestine. He has both a Bachelor of Music and Master’s of Music in Cello Performance from the Berklee College of Music where he received a merit-based scholarship to attend.[5]
Collaborations
Alatrash performed in an ensemble “Global Messengers” with pianist Danilo Pérez in the United States[7] and Panama.[8]
In 2018, Alatrash toured with Amir ElSaffar’s Rivers of Sound ensemble as the cellist.[9]
In 2018, with singer Nano Raies, the Arabic style cover of “Drive My Car” was produced with an “Arabic Maqam (musical mode) treatment”.[10]
Discography
- Amir ElSaffar’s Rivers of Sound Orchestra - "Not Two" (Album) (Cellist)[11]
- The Four Corners Quartet - “Shock and Awe” (EP) (Cellist)[12]
References
- ↑ "Naseem Alatrash | Berklee College of Music". www.berklee.edu. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- ↑ Werman, Marco (2018-06-26). "This cover of The Beatles' 'Drive My Car' celebrates Saudi women's new right to drive". Public Radio International. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ "'Habibi I can drive my car': Beatles' classic cover celebrates Saudi women driving". RT International. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ Deneen, Nancy (2017-10-02). "In Studio A with Naseem Alatrash and Crispin Campbell". www.interlochenpublicradio.org. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Naseem Alatrash". This Week in Palestine. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ "Amir ElSaffar's Rivers of Sound Orchestra" (PDF). University of Michigan Musical Society. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ "12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend". The New York Times. 2019-08-22. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ Solís, Alma (12 January 2019). "Danilo Pérez estrenará Global Messengers en el Festival de Jazz". SNIP - Sistema de Noticias Internacional de Panamá (in español). Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ Reich, Howard. "DePaul grad Amir ElSaffar leads profound concert at Symphony Center". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ Saeed, Saeed (22 August 2019). "Nano Raies and Naseem Alatrash on their Arabic cover of 'Drive My Car'". The National. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ "Rivers Of Sound | Amir ElSaffar". Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ↑ Dupiree, Camille. "Musicians bring 'four corners of world' in quartet". The Jordan Times. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
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