Spritual Music from the Arab world Booklet

Cambridge Takht & The Pomegranates

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An Evening with Umm Kulthum

Come join us for a special evening of "Tarab" celebrating the legendary Egyptian singer, Um Kulthum, 50 years after her passing. The concert will take place at Pembroke College Auditorium, where Cambridge Takht will pay homage to the iconic singer along amazing qanun player, Hend Al Zouari. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies that made Um Kulthum a musical icon. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience her timeless music live!

Date: Saturday, the 6th of December 2025

Time: doors open at 7:00p.m.

Venue: Pembroke college Auditorium

Lineup:

Narjes Abouda (voice) ,Mohamed Emad (violin) ,Mohamed Nour (Oud), Aida Moreno (Double bass), Hanna Hawa (Derbuka /Tabla), Omar Madani (Riq)

Special Guest :

Hend Zouari (Qanun)

Cambridge Takht & The Pomegranates is a vibrant and dynamic musical group dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Arabic music. Professionals and academics during the days, and artists at night, gathered from Egypt, Lebanon,Iraq,Iran Tunisia, England, Mexico and Armenia, India and the list keeps growing ..

Cambridge Takht

A traditional Arabic ensemble playing instrumentals and songs from the 20th century

If you don't know, "Takht" is a traditional music ensemble of Middle Eastern Music dated back to the 18th century . Typically the ensemble consists of the Oud, the Qanun, the Kamanja (or now alternatively the violin), Ney, the Riq or the Darabukkah (Tabla) and is accompanied by singers.

Cambridge Takht & The Pomegranates

We have added a Pomegranate flavour, represented by musical instruments, that are not traditionally found in a Takht like the bass and guitar. This has resulted in the Cambridge Takht & The Pomegranates! The pomegranates is a prominant fruit across South West Asia & North Africa and is a good representation of our mixed backgrounds.

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