Archive for the 'Marcel Khalife' Category
..I had a chance chat with one of my heroes! (Or: “here’s to rebellion”)
7 Comments Published by hasan September 18th, 2008 in Bahrain, Marcel Khalife.That’s right, I spoke to Marcel Khalife tonight! When I introduced myself as an Oud player, he said, “do you have your oud with you?” I said, “yes, I do. It’s in the car.” He then asked me to go get it!
I came back with my Oud and played a little music for him, and [...]
trying to get through a small case of “blogger’s block”..
1 Comment Published by hasan May 13th, 2007 in Insomnia, Marcel Khalife, Oud, Spring of Culture, daily life.It’s not that I have lost interest in blogging at a steady pace; I just don’t know what to blog about. I reckon this happens to many bloggers (just as writers go through writer’s block at times). Probably has a lot to do with my out-of-whack sleeping pattern (or lack thereof). At any rate; things [...]
The Countdown to My “Diwan”
5 Comments Published by hasan March 29th, 2007 in Concert, Marcel Khalife, Oud.Yup, “Diwan Al-Qalb” is happening in just a few more days. I’ve been looking forward to this event - which will be my first proper solo recital in Tokyo (despite playing music in a number cultural events and big concert halls around Japan both alone and with other musicians).
Here’s an explanation of the title. I [...]
On Risky Dancing & Ugly Missing Dogs
3 Comments Published by hasan March 2nd, 2007 in 1stepforward2stepsbackwards, Bahrain, Marcel Khalife, Qassim Haddad, Spring of Culture, my sister's weird pets.Still in Bahrain and slightly getting aggravated by the simplest of  things lately. I decided to take this as a sign of me beginning to get bored of the routine of being on holiday. Oh well, I’m in Bahrain for less than two more weeks. No biggy. (although it’s great getting to hang out at home [...]