Khyal, by Sophie Tassignon

Khyal

by Sophie Tassignon

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1.	Everybody Knows 06:27	buy track
2.	Khyal 04:55	buy track
3.	Time Is Your Only Healer 05:41	buy track
4.	Kitebak 06:35	buy track
5.	The Card Game 06:51	buy track
6.	Tes'al 05:36	buy track
7.	The Wave Has Passed 06:42	buy track
8.	Etab 05:24	buy track

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German jazz singer with Belgian roots Sophie Tassignon has built up a solid reputation in Germany. She has a whole series of well-received records to her credit, which not only showcase her musical versatility, but also demonstrate what an incredible vocalist and composer she is. Sophie is a musical chameleon, constantly seeking to challenge and renew herself.

When the refugee crisis erupted and millions of Syrian refugees flocked to continental Europe in search of a better life and safety, it resulted in a lot of fear and opposition from the European population. The perception on refugees is often very negative and creates divisions on the political field.

When a shelter was started up two blocks from Sophie's home in Berlin, she decided to help and take care of some refugees. To get a better understanding on the culture and stories of those people and to bridge with our culture, she decided to study Arabic. Meanwhile, we are more than five years on and not only is she proficient in Arabic, but she has also gained a better understanding of the culture and customs of the Arab community. Friendships for life were formed.

She decided to incorporate Arabic into her own musical language - jazz - fusing two worlds. From this was born the project and the eponymous record "Khyal. The word refers to the imagination and is literally translated as "remembering and/or longing for something from the (distant) past." With this project Sophie especially wants to encourage tolerance and acceptance towards people regardless of their cultural background or religion and show how intercultural interaction can lead to very beautiful and artistic results.

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released October 20, 2023

Sophie Tassignon: voice and composotions
Peter Van Huffel: alt & baritone sax
Hub Hildenbrand: guitar
Roland Fidezius: electric bass
Matthias Ruppnig: drums
Special guest:
Lina Allemano: trumpet.

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