JASAD: MUSIC FOR MIDDLE EASTERN FLUTE

Faris Ishaq

Crucible Playhouse, Sheffield
Saturday 28 February 2026, 7.00pm

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£5 Students & Under 35s 

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In ‘Jasad’ – Arabic for ‘body’ – Faris Ishaq draws on the essence of the Nay to create a distinctive solo setup, playing the instrument alongside a leg-mounted frame drum and foot percussion, and weaves these sounds together to produce a multi-layered acoustic solo performance. With exceptional dexterity and expressive nuance, he blends intricate melodies with dynamic beats to evoke the feel of looped textures while being fully acoustic. 

“A Walking Musical Genius” – Max Reinhard, former BBC Radio 3

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About the Artists

Faris Ishaq

Faris Ishaq

Palestinian Nay master, percussionist, and composer Faris Ishaq charts unexplored territories with the Nay, an ancient Middle Eastern flute dating back to 5000 B.C. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage, Faris celebrates its cultural legacy in today’s modern musical landscape.

Born in Bethlehem, he has established an international career, performing at major stages including Kings Place (London), the EFG London Jazz Festival, and the Monterey Jazz Festival. He has collaborated with multi-Grammy Award-winning artist John Patitucci on their single Supplication, and is a recording artist on the BAFTA-nominated soundtrack Assassin’s Creed: Mirage.

Mostly self-taught, Faris quickly gained recognition for his inventive, cross-cultural artistry. In 2018, he earned a full scholarship to study Global Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music, where he received the Best Student Award for his innovative work blending Arabic music with jazz.  In 2021, he was granted the Global Talent (Exceptional Leader) Visa, endorsed by Arts Council England.

Renowned for revitalizing the traditional Palestinian style of playing “Tashbib” while pioneering a contemporary voice for the Nay in jazz, Faris has released the albums Tripolarity (2019), Nature Addresses You (2021), and Kham (2023), along with singles such as Evoke and A Wildscape, a concerto for Nay and orchestra, which premiered at Southwark Cathedral in London.