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Okotécho guides the listener into a sonic world brimming with hope, aspiration, and lyricism found in the exceptional interlude between the Middle East, Arboriginal and the West. Under the artistic direction of composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, Okotécho explores mixed music and musical sounds through its own compositions.
Khalil Moqadem
Oud and Andalusian violin
Presentation
Khalil Moqadem studied in music at the Conservatory of Music of Morocco. He plays the oud and the Andalusian violin. He has been teaching the oud, the principles of Oriental maqāms, and Andalusian music for over 20 years. His involvement in Andalusian, Moroccan and Oriental music has allowed him to play different musical styles and to adopt a distinct perspective in teaching music in a multicultural context, such as Montreal. His research in Turkish, Oriental and Morrocan music opened him to a broader range in his interpretations. Also, they allow him to play various styles of music and to adapt the lute to more unusual musical styles. He co-founded the Andalusian Orchestra of Montreal in 1998 and the Association Soleil de l’Andalousie (ASAM) in 2011, where he served as Artistic Director from 2012 to 2016. He has participated in numerous festivals and musical events in Morocco, Europe, and North America, notably with the Oktoecho Ensemble, with whom he has been collaborating since 2014.