NSRT op de Kaap: Universal Rhythms
A musical and culinary dialogue between Ghana and Syria
A unique concert concept by trumpeter Peter Somuah, Artist in Focus 2025 for North Sea Round Town, and chef Houria Tourich.
Sounds
Together with Talal Fayad (oud) and Ghaeth Almaghoot (bass clarinet), Peter Somuah explores surprising parallels between two musical traditions that, at first glance, seem worlds apart.
From the kologo to the oud, from West Africa to the Middle East – this evening is all about improvisation, rhythm, and storytelling through music. In the intimate setting of Plein, melodies and memories intertwine in a wordless, compelling dialogue.
Flavours
Houria Tourich, beloved community chef from Rotterdam-West and founder of MMZ West, serves a dinner infused with flavours from Syrian and Ghanaian cuisine. Taste, listen, and discover how music and food can connect cultures.
Tickets
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“When I first heard Syrian music, I thought: this sounds familiar. The way the oud is used in Syria is so similar to how we play the kologo in northern Ghana. The storytelling, the way the melody moves – it’s connected.”
Photo: Maud Fernhout