For his latest, independent recording, History Has A Heartbeat, oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros has teamed up with yidaki virtuoso William Barton. The first-time combination of the two ancient instruments is a unique and unlikely pairing, which has led to a special album of music composed by Tawadros.
‘The album is about Australia, its diversity and wonderful voices that exist within it. I’ve always been a fan of William Barton and we have known each other and been friends for more than 20 years, I felt it was the right time for us to join forces with this national treasure,” says Tawadros, who describes the album as being “about our cultures and traditions and how they are kept alive and still beating today”. Joseph Tawadros, who was born in Egypt and grew up in Australia, wrote a piece for Limelight about the album.
William Barton and Joseph Tawadros. Photo © Michael Mortlock
Anyone that has been to a performance of mine will know that I love to joke around and make commentary about my upbringing in a light-hearted way. That coupled with my colourful clothes and my twirled moustache...
Comments
Log in to join the conversation.