An event dedicated to world music featuring Kinan Azmeh, a Syrian clarinetist and composer who is one of the most recognizable voices on the international scene. Born in Damascus and based in New York, he will perform at the LAC with his ensemble CityBand in a concert that spans cultures and musical languages, blending improvisation, rhythmic energy, and a sound that unites tradition and modernity in a direct and engaging way.
A graduate of The Juilliard School, Kinan Azmeh has built an international career as a soloist, composer, and improviser, collaborating with some of the leading musical institutions and bringing his music to the world’s most prestigious concert halls. His compositional style is distinguished by a personal voice that spans various genres while always maintaining a strong connection to his cultural roots.
With his ensemble CityBand, founded in New York in 2006, Azmeh has developed a musical language born from the fusion of classical music, jazz, and Syrian tradition. Alongside his clarinet, the guitar, double bass, and percussion create a dynamic and ever-evolving soundscape, in which each musician contributes their own expressive identity. The musical
heart of the concert is improvisation, understood as a space for dialogue and freedom. The program includes tracks from the album *Live in Berlin*
and new compositions, offering a contemporary perspective on a musical exploration that combines tradition, experimentation, and openness to diverse musical languages.