In this episode, we host composer and orchestra conductor Assem Makarem for a conversation about the future of Arabic music and how to develop it using a contemporary language that preserves its identity and soul.
From his academic experience in London to his vision for composition and conducting, we discuss the reality of Arabic instrumental music, the importance of academic research in preserving and evolving heritage, and the difference between musical fusion and creating a new artistic language.
We also address the impact of digital platforms and artificial intelligence on art, and the challenge of keeping pace with the modern era while maintaining human depth and artistic sincerity.
A dialogue about identity, innovation, and the future of Arabic music between authenticity and the spirit of the age.
