In his first appearance in London, French-Syrian composer and singer Abed Azrié lends his unique music and voice to the telling of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Abed will ne accompanied by Symo Reyn on the qanun (a type of either specific to the Middle East), as Florient Azoulay narrates the Epic in English. A slide show with English translation will also be shown.
This event is organised by Foundation for Art and Psychoanalysis (FAP.org.uk) in collaboration with the British Library.