MEG x CCA: Zâr – désynchronisations sonores The MEG is partnering with the Afropea Cultural Centre for a programme of events based around the exhibition ‘Afrosonica – Soundscapes’. MEG Library. 7 December from 3.15pm to 4.15pm. In English
Domingo 7 diciembre, 15:15
© Mahmoud Khattab
The MEG is partnering with the Afropea Cultural Centre for a programme of events surrounding the exhibition ‘Afrosonica – Soundscapes’. Sounds that heal
Zâr – sonic de-synchronicities
Mazaher is an ensemble in which women play a leading role. The musicians of Mazaher are among the last remaining Zar practitioners in Egypt. As one of the African dimensions of Egypt, Zar music unfolds through rich poly-rhythmic drumming: its songs are distinctly different from other Egyptian music traditions. The music of Mazaher is inspired by the three different styles of Zar music practiced; the (Upper) Egyptian Zar, Abu Gheit Zar and the Sudanese Zar. Zar is a community healing ritual of drumming and dancing whose tradition is carried mainly by women – men have the secondary roles – and whose main participants are women. The Zar is said to have originated in East Africa and, although its practice is disappearing in Egypt, the ritual flourishes in other parts of East Africa and in the Arabian Peninsula. Shunned by the religious establishment, the state and the official cultural elite, Zar is a part of the underground culture. As such, it has survived as a sub-culture in its original form without any major interference. Many of the poly-rhythmic songs and chants are distinctively different from other Egyptian music traditions. This listening session and conversation will also lead to a specific focus on drums descrynonicites in Zar, their meaning, and their potential role in healing the people asking Zar for help. . Source Afropea Cultural Centre (Centre culturel Afropea) and the MEG – Geneva Museum of Ethnography.
Please note: the lift is out of service and activities are unfortunately not accessible to people with reduced mobility. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
MEG x CCA : Zâr – sonic de-synchronicities Bien que les salles d’exposition soient temporairement fermées en raison d’une fuite d’eau, cette activité est maintenue et se déroule à la Bibliothèque du MEG le dimanche 7 décembre de 15h15 à 16h15.
Domingo 7 diciembre, 15:15
© Mahmoud Khattab
Le MEG s’associe au Centre Culturel Afropea pour une programmation autour de l’exposition « Afrosonica – Paysages sonores ». Des so(i)ns qui guérissent
Zâr – sonic de-synchronicities Cette événement se tient uniquement en anglais. Centre culturel Afropea et le MEG – Musée d’ethnographie de Genève.
Attention : l’ascenseur est hors service et les activités ne sont malheureusement pas accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite. Veuillez nous excuser pour la gêne occasionnée.
