Nawras Altaky

Backstage before we played Jazz or whatever?! at in Luxembourg 🇱🇺

Just having fun before we hit the stage. These moments matter just as much.

Grateful to do this with these people ❤️

— guitarabuakel — buzuq
— double bass
— oboe
— drums & percussion
- cello

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟐: 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

It’s easy to switch to electric for mobility, but for me, nothing compares to the wood and the breath of a real acoustic Oud.

In this part, I’m showing you the technical setup that allows me to stand, move, and connect with the audience without losing that authentic sound. This was a huge part of my artistic research—finding the balance between innovation and tradition.

I want to encourage every musician out there: you can innovate while staying true to your roots. Dare to stay acoustic!

What’s your take? Does electric ever truly replace the soul of an acoustic instrument? Let’s talk below! 👇

Last Sunday at the Beauforthuis for Culture Unlimited Festival 💜

From rehearsal room to stage
Every time I perform ARISE! live, it evolves.
New energy, new connections, but always rooted in the same story.

Thank you to everyone who was there and really listened🙏
Next stop: Luxembourg 🇱🇺

Sextet:
— guitarabuakel — buzuq
— double bass
— oboe
— percussion

Utrechters! Zondag April 5, we’ll be bringing ARISE! — Journey of Resilience to Beauforthuis as part of Culture Unlimited Festival 🎶

If you’ve been following this journey, you know this isn’t just a concert.
It’s something we step into together. A concert that resonates with emotion, strength, and the spirit of renewal.

📅 5 April 2026, 17:30 uur
📍 Beauforthuis, Austerlitz
🎫 Tickets via link in bio

Sextet:
Siebren Smink — guitar
Kinan Abuakel — buzuq
Remy Dielemans — double bass
Maripepe Contreras — oboe
Jacobus Thiele — percussion

Send me a 🫶 if you’re coming or DM “ARISE” if you want the last tickets / more info

See you in the music. Tot zondag!

a solo oud moment in a sold out room.
This is where it’s starts.
Breathe.
this part always hits.
they feel it too.

Taking you back to my show at TivoliVredenburg , March 15
Still thinking about this moment
Thank you all for being there 🙏