Middle East Peace Orchestra

About Me

The Middle East Peace Orchestra is a unique collaboration between various ethnic groups of musicians, all connected to the Middle East, playing concerts for peace. Initiated in 2003 by Henrik Chaim Goldschmidt, the principal oboist of The Royal Danish Orchestra. The musicians come from Europe, the US and the Middle East. The music performed has elements from Jewish "Klezmer", from Middle Eastern "Makam" and classical Arab music. The musicians are all hand-picked virtuosos representing the best of their traditions.

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Member Since: 3/25/2006
Band Website: MEPO-Music.com
Band Members: Henrik Goldschmidt: Band Leader, Oboe, Vocals, Arrangement / Maurice Chedid: Vocals, Â´Oud, Percussion, Composition / Hazzan Jack Kessler: Vocal, Guitar, Bass, Composition / James Babb: Dumbek, Riq, Bongos and Other Percussion / Joe Tayoun: Dumbek, Frame Drums, Djembe and Other Percussion / Josef Kessler: Electric Violin / Mohamed Askari: Nay / Anders Vesterdahl: Accordion / Tobias Allvin: Bouzouki, Bass, Vocals
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Record Label: Multiple
Type of Label: Indie