The Grammy-winning professional chamber choir The Crossing, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, and Navona Records present WORDS ADORNED. Conducted by Donald Nally, with Takht musical direction by Hanna Khoury, the combined forces interpret lush scores from Kinan Abou-afach and Kareem Roustom; the music is at times driven and passionate, at others mystical and lyrical, responding to ancient Andalusian poetry in the Muwashshah tradition. The takht - masterfully handling the oud, qanun, violin, cello, and percussion - guides the kaleidoscopic sounds and colors in these poems of love, revelry, and war, with additional solo work by the virtuosic singer Dalal Abu Amneh. True to their commitment to honor tradition while constantly blazing new ground, The Crossing's latest offering is steeped in history, deeply relevant to modern listeners, and bridges cultures seamlessly.

Tracklist:

Embroidered Verses: No. 1, Oh People Of Andalusia, What Beauty You Have (Live)
Embroidered Verses: No. 2, Arise Oh Drinking Companion (Live)
Embroidered Verses: No. 3, Oh People, Stop And Wonder (Live)
Embroidered Verses: No. 4, Tell The Enemy (Live)
Of Nights And Solace: No. 1, Prelude. Moonrise (Live)
Of Nights And Solace: No. 2, Greet These Faces (Live)
Of Nights And Solace: No. 3, Forsaken (Live)
Of Nights And Solace: No. 4, Interlude (Live)
Of Nights And Solace: No. 5, You Who Left And Passed (Live)
Of Nights And Solace: No. 6, Sunrise (Live)
When He Appeared (Live)

UPC: 896931006569
Label: Navona
Release Date: 7.9.21
Format: CD

Words Adorned / Various - Words Adorned (CD)