Malek Jandali
Syrian-American musical artist (born 1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Malek Jandali (Arabic: مالك جندلي, Mālik Jandalī) (born 1972) is a Syrian-American[1] composer and pianist, whose music integrates Middle-Eastern modes and Arabic Maqams into Western structures of classical music. He is the founder of the nonprofit organization Pianos for Peace, which aims to build peace through music and education.[2] Jandali immigrated to the United States and studied music in North Carolina. Since then, he has performed with orchestras across the world and composed a number of modern classical works. His music was described as "a major new addition to the 21st century symphonic literature" by Fanfare magazine.[3] with "heart-rending melodies, lush orchestration, clever transitions and creative textures", according to American Record Guide.[4] Jandali's music ranges from chamber works to large symphonic compositions integrating Middle-Eastern and Western influences.[5] He is the biological paternal cousin of Steve Jobs and Mona Simpson .[6]
Malek Jandali مالك جندلي | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Malek Jandali |
Born | (1972-12-25) 25 December 1972 (age 51) Waldbröl, West Germany |
Origin | Homs, Syria |
Genres | Classical Jazz Classical Arabic Film music |
Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist |
Instrument(s) | piano |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | Soul b Music |
Website | malekjandali |