Basel Rajoub باسل رجوب | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Basel Rajoub |
| Origin | Syria, Switzerland |
| Genres | Middle Eastern music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | www |
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Soriana Project Contemporary Music from the Orient is a body of musical works by Syrian composer and instrumentalist Basel Rajoub. The project features collaborations with like-minded artists celebrating their heritage and paying homage to the gift of musical knowledge.
"Soriana is 'our Syria'. A homeland we left behind, forced out either by a search or by circumstances. We head out thinking that we carry no baggage, completely unaware of the biggest gift our country has bestowed upon us. That gift is the gift of musical knowledge. It remains with me throughout many journeys, it soothes wounds and inspires creation, provides warmth and a platform of stability, images, aromas, tastes that water the mouth and inspire new creations still. This music is my gift to our Syria – Soriana."
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