TEDx Talks | Redefining Tradition: Nagham Debal UAE's First Female Qanun Player | Nagham Debal | TEDxBaghdadWomen @TEDx | Uploaded 3 days ago | Updated 1 day ago
Nagham Debal shares her experience as the first female Qanun player in the UAE, challenging traditions and breaking stereotypes. She begins by discussing her journey from facing skepticism about her abilities as a female musician to mesmerizing audiences with her performances. Nagham expresses her desire to present the Qanun in a modern way, creating innovation and delivering musical performances in a contemporary style.
She details her artistic development, from enhancing her musical shows and designing outfits that complement the decor to appearing in stunning styles at her concerts. Nagham also highlights her creation of the 'Flying Qanun,' a new version of the instrument that presents it in a unique and distinctive manner. Throughout her talk, she emphasizes the importance of innovation, improving stage presence, and engaging with the audience. Nagham Debal continues to make a remarkable impact on the music industry. As the first female Qanun artist in the UAE "as Featured in Khaleej Times", she is a Syrian musician, composer, and singer who captivates audiences and promotes Arabic culture through her Qanun instrument.
Nagham's journey is marked by creativity and innovation. A graduate with a Bachelors degree in Architecture, she seamlessly blends her artistic talents with her musical endeavors. Her latest musical piece, "Khalena n3eesh," and the groundbreaking project "Flying Qanun," the first of its kind, showcase her commitment to pushing boundaries. These works are preceded by significant compositions such as "Al Shaheed," "Ya Emmi," and "Steps in the Louvre."
In recognition of her contributions to the music industry, Nagham was honored with the "Culture Artist of the Year" title in 2023 by Musivv Awards, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the music industry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Nagham Debal shares her experience as the first female Qanun player in the UAE, challenging traditions and breaking stereotypes. She begins by discussing her journey from facing skepticism about her abilities as a female musician to mesmerizing audiences with her performances. Nagham expresses her desire to present the Qanun in a modern way, creating innovation and delivering musical performances in a contemporary style.
She details her artistic development, from enhancing her musical shows and designing outfits that complement the decor to appearing in stunning styles at her concerts. Nagham also highlights her creation of the 'Flying Qanun,' a new version of the instrument that presents it in a unique and distinctive manner. Throughout her talk, she emphasizes the importance of innovation, improving stage presence, and engaging with the audience. Nagham Debal continues to make a remarkable impact on the music industry. As the first female Qanun artist in the UAE "as Featured in Khaleej Times", she is a Syrian musician, composer, and singer who captivates audiences and promotes Arabic culture through her Qanun instrument.
Nagham's journey is marked by creativity and innovation. A graduate with a Bachelors degree in Architecture, she seamlessly blends her artistic talents with her musical endeavors. Her latest musical piece, "Khalena n3eesh," and the groundbreaking project "Flying Qanun," the first of its kind, showcase her commitment to pushing boundaries. These works are preceded by significant compositions such as "Al Shaheed," "Ya Emmi," and "Steps in the Louvre."
In recognition of her contributions to the music industry, Nagham was honored with the "Culture Artist of the Year" title in 2023 by Musivv Awards, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the music industry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
