Home Within, 2012

A 60-minute audio-visual performance, Home Within is a collaboration between Syrian composer and clarinetist, Kinan Azmeh, and myself. In this work, art and music develop in counterpoint to each other, creating an impressionistic reflection on the Syrian revolution and its aftermath. Rather than following a narrative, we document specific moments in Syria’s recent history and reach into their emotional content in a semi-abstract way. The cornerstone of the project was the single sound-image piece, “a sad morning, every morning,” released in March 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD9jbBFKetA

Home Within has been touring North America, Europe, and the Middle East, in efforts to raise awareness and funds for Syrian refugees through a number of charitable organizations.