Jasad by Faris Ishaq
Conway Hall, Main Hall, WC1R 4RL , [Venue Details]Palestinian Nay master, percussionist, and composer Faris Ishaq charts unexplored territories with the Nay, an ancient Middle Eastern flute dating back to 5000 B.C. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage, Faris celebrates its cultural legacy in today’s modern musical landscape.
Jasad — Arabic for Body — draws from the breath-centered essence of the Nay, one of the oldest flutes still in use. Faris fuses Palestinian Tashbib – a percussive, improvisational Nay style – with the rhythmic footwork of Palestinian Dabke dance, playing simultaneously the Nay alongside a leg-mounted frame drum and foot percussion. With exceptional dexterity and expressive nuance, he weaves intricate melodies, dynamic beats and live sound effects, evoking textures reminiscent of looped or electronic music while remaining entirely acoustic.
At its heart, this project rekindles the quiet dialogue between breath, body, and the living landscape around us. While instant music production, Auto-Tune and AI-generated sounds are increasingly normalized, Jasad celebrates the raw connection between body and instrument as a technology of innovation.
About Faris Ishaq
Born in Bethlehem, Faris has established an international career, performing at major stages including Kings Place, the EFG London Jazz Festival, and the Monterey Jazz Festival.
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Admission
Min: £10.00
Max: £21.00
Concessions: Please click here for more info
Performer name: Faris Ishaq
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Age restriction: All ages. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Jasad by Faris Ishaq
Thursday, 19 Feb 2026 @7.00pm
Conway Hall, Main Hall, WC1R 4RLMore Information
Palestinian Nay master, percussionist, and composer Faris Ishaq charts unexplored territories with the Nay, an ancient Middle Eastern flute dating back to 5000 B.C. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage, Faris celebrates its cultural legacy in today’s modern musical landscape.
Jasad — Arabic for Body — draws from the breath-centered essence of the Nay, one of the oldest flutes still in use. Faris fuses Palestinian Tashbib – a percussive, improvisational Nay style – with the rhythmic footwork of Palestinian Dabke dance, playing simultaneously the Nay alongside a leg-mounted frame drum and foot percussion. With exceptional dexterity and expressive nuance, he weaves intricate melodies, dynamic beats and live sound effects, evoking textures reminiscent of looped or electronic music while remaining entirely acoustic.
At its heart, this project rekindles the quiet dialogue between breath, body, and the living landscape around us. While instant music production, Auto-Tune and AI-generated sounds are increasingly normalized, Jasad celebrates the raw connection between body and instrument as a technology of innovation.
About Faris Ishaq
Born in Bethlehem, Faris has established an international career, performing at major stages including Kings Place, the EFG London Jazz Festival, and the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Admission
Min: £10.00
Max: £21.00
Concessions: Please click here for more info
Performer name: Faris Ishaq
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Age restriction: All ages. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
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