Ali Omar El-Farouk Quartet Live At Speakerbox
(UTC+07) (UTC+07)
Speakerbox, 1000/39 Soi Sukhumvit 55 Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Bangkok
Ali Omar El-Farouk Quartet is a newly formed world-fusion ensemble bringing together some of Bangkok’s most accomplished musicians under the direction of Egyptian-Canadian oud player and composer Ali Omar El-Farouk. Blending the rich traditions of Arabic maqam with jazz and global improvisational styles, the quartet creates a sound that is both deeply rooted and strikingly contemporary.
The group’s repertoire features original compositions alongside fresh arrangements of Middle Eastern classics, reimagined through a modern jazz lens. With the oud at its center, an instrument rarely heard in Bangkok’s music scene, the ensemble explores a unique sonic landscape where East meets West in expressive and unexpected ways.
This performance marks the quartet’s debut appearance and is part of Ali Omar El-Farouk’s final concert series in Bangkok before his return to Egypt, making it a rare and special musical encounter.
Lineup: * Ali Omar El-Farouk – oud * Jirawat Kantha – piano/keyboard * Anna Wongman – upright bass * Paponpat Nawilaijaroen – drums