Alaa Zouiten
Duration
Alaa Zouiten was born in Casablanca, Morocco, where he began his career as a master performer of the oud. Alaa moved to Germany in 2009, where he continued to experiment with the stylistic, technical and aesthetic possibilities of his instrument. In his compositions and arrangements, Alaa constantly seeks new musical perspectives. As a curator, he has organised several successful events including the Gnaoua Festival of Berlin. Alaa is currently working on his new album ‘Aficionado, Laùd Flamenco’, which combines two great musical traditions: flamenco, and Andalusian/north African music.
It was a great experience to be part of this project. I learned a lot from all participants, both humanly and musically. (Alaa Zouiten)
Inspired by diverse music from around the world, and the natural world itself, Making Tracks brings together extraordinary musicians to create new work. Three editions of this residency have taken place to date, in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
In 2024, during a two-week residency at Cove Park, eight musicians developed new work in collaboration – including several pieces inspired by this year’s theme of Oceans – before heading off on a UK concert tour. Making Tracks is based around the idea that intercultural and interspecies approaches to music-making have the power to bring people together and foster a greater appreciation of both cultural diversity and biodiversity.
