Ubur

World & reggae

Ubur

Bozar - Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Brussel

About

What to expect

Ubur is a meeting between Zâr and Gnawa, two trance practices rooted in ritual, music and collective memory.

Souffle Collectif creates this meeting, and composer Nancy Mounir adds contemporary interventions.

  • Mazaher keeps the Egyptian Zâr tradition alive
  • The ensemble shares the stage with Moroccan Gnawa musicians
  • Gnawa musicians include Mehdi Chaïb and Hind Ennaira
  • Hind Ennaira is a rare female guembri player

Questions

When does Ubur start and end?

Ubur runs Monday, 25 January 2027, 20:00 until 22:00.

Where is Ubur?

Ubur takes place at Bozar - Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, Brussel.

What is Ubur about?

Ubur is a meeting between Zâr and Gnawa, two trance practices rooted in ritual, music and collective memory.

The musicians look for a common language based on modal and rhythmic links between both traditions.

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Getting there

Bozar - Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, 1000 Brussel, Brussel, BE

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