October, 4th 2023 - 7 pmABDULLAH MINIAWYAn expression of religion, revolution and freedom
Abdullah Miniawy is an Egyptian expressionist, a writer, singer, composer, and actor. His performances have graced prestigious international stages and venues, including the Festival d’Avignon, Institute of Contemporary Arts London, Haus Der Kunst museum in Munich and the Louvre in Paris. Most recently, Abdullah's album "Le Cri Du Caire," featuring Erik Truffaz, won LES VICTOIRES DU JAZZ 2023 award – the French equivalent of the Grammy Awards. in the World Music category.In addition to his music career, Abdullah proved his natural acting talent in Alaadine Slim's "Tlamess," a Tunisian feature film featured at the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. The film achieved critical acclaim, winning the Best Full-Length Feature Film award at Kino Der Kunst 2020 and the Best Director Award at the Marrakech International Film Festival 2020. Abdullah was also recognized with a nomination and shortlisting for the Best Actor Award from the Arab Cinema Center at Cannes's market.During the Arab Spring he became a political figure of resistance after his poetry spread through Al Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria as well as Tunisia and other countries. In 2017 he was forced to leave Egypt by the oppressive Al-Sisi regime. In 2021 he was selected by the European Parliament in Strasbourg as one of three change makers from the Schengen area to offer a French-Egyptian artist's perspective on pressing contemporary challenges at the European Youth Event 2021 in the "Live Fully" section. He also participated in "Europe Takes Part," a gathering of 30 diverse speakers discussing new economic models and digital solutions for artists in a post-pandemic world.At MAO he presents a concert for voice and field recordings, accompanied by Robinson Khoury on trombone.Free admission.
