About
Rizan Said appears at Cafe OTO in London on 9 February 2027. The event is presented by Baba Yaga's Hut and co-presented with Kou Records.
What to expect
Rizan Said is a composer, musician and producer from Ras Al Ain in northeastern Syria.
His recent solo performances brought original dabke dance sounds of Syria to European festivals and concerts.
- First solo album: The King of Keyboard
- Second solo album: late 2019, Akuphone Records
- Worked with Omar Souleyman
- Co-presented with Kou Records
Listen before you go
Rizan Said: Naba Kurdi (نبض كردي) — Kurdish Pulse [Kou Records]
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Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does Rizan Said start and end?
Rizan Said runs Tuesday, 9 February 2027, 19:30 until 22:30.
Where is Rizan Said?
Rizan Said takes place at Cafe OTO, 18-22 Ashwin St, London.
How much are tickets for Rizan Said?
Tickets for Rizan Said cost £22 on the official ticket shop.
What is his background?
Rizan Said comes from Ras Al Ain in northeastern Syria, in the region known as the Jazeera.
He currently lives between Ras Al Ain and Sweden.
He was a musical prodigy from a young age.
He played percussion and reed instruments before synthesizers began flooding Syria in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
He was active on the Syrian cassette album circuit and worked with local Syrian producer Zuhir Maksi.
What are his known works and collaborations?
As a composer in Syria, his songs include Bas Asma Mni (by Sarya Al Suwas) and Nadran Aalaya (by Asi El Hellani).
His work for Syrian television includes music for the TV drama Al Hosrom Al Shami.
He played, toured and recorded with Omar Souleyman for a long time.
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Getting there
Cafe OTO, 18-22 Ashwin St, E8 3DL London, England, GB
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