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BLUE NOTES & INDIAN BEATS
Thursday, 26 June – 9:00 PM
Teatro Odeion, Giovinazzo
Live stream on Viewcy World Music Platform
A journey from Jazz to Konnakol to World Funk, in the spirit of collaboration.
From the jazz of Amon Deeb to the vocal rhythms of Charu Hariharan.
PART ONE – The Future of Jazz
Amon Deeb Quintet
Amon Deeb – Trumpet • Orazio Saracino – Grand Piano • Alessandro Grasso – Bass • Michele de Musso – Drums • Giovanni Astorino – Cello
The young European jazz talent Amon Deeb (just 10 years old) takes the stage with some of the finest musicians from Puglia, performing classics by Miles Davis, Roy Hargrove, Thelonious Monk, Eddie Harris, and more. Already acclaimed on the international scene, Amon has played with renowned artists such as the Wasserfuhr Brothers and Rhani Krija (percussionist for Sting). This night will be historic — his first time leading his own quintet. Amon has handpicked the repertoire, including impressive and emotional pieces that are sure to warm our hearts. Join us for an unforgettable concert — a promise for the future.
PART TWO – A Musical Journey Blending Tradition and Innovation
Charu Hariharan & Guests
Coste Apetrea – Guitar • Alessandro Grasso – Bass • Michele de Musso – Drums
The evening continues with the extraordinary Indian percussionist and vocalist Charu Hariharan, who guides us from the roots of classical Indian music into the captivating world of Konnakol — the ancient art of vocal percussion. You might notice echoes of this tradition in Flamenco, or even in beatboxing. When the time is right, Charu opens the door to world fusion, joined by outstanding musicians in a boundary breaking dialogue between Kerala and the rest of the world. You might just leave your thoughts behind and let your body absorb the flow.
AMON DEEB - GERMANY
At just 10 years old, Amon has already made a mark on the international jazz scene.
His passion began at the age of four or five, after hearing Miles Davis. A Christmas gift — a jazz trumpet — sparked a journey beyond expectations. Under the mentorship of German trumpeter Julian Wasserfuhr, Amon has developed extraordinary improvisational skills and a musical maturity far beyond his years.
His recent performance at Woche des Staunens in Leverkusen left audiences speechless. Many already call him a phenomenon.
CHARU HARIHARAN - INDIA
A percussionist, vocalist, and composer from Kerala, India, Charu was raised in a deeply musical family. She received classical training from her grandfather Sri Bhagavatheeswara Iyer and her mother, Dr. B. Arundhathi.
At 10, she began studying mridangam with Sri Mannarkoil J. Balaji, becoming the first female recipient of the 1 prestigious CCRT scholarship for the instrument. By 14, she was already on stage, soon collaborating with world-renowned musicians such as Grammy nominee Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya.
A core member of Världens Band, Charu has captivated European audiences with her genre-defying energy and artistic vision.
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BABOU JALI
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