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The mere thought of choral music from the Middle East evokes images of sacred songs sung in religious places throughout the region. If you belong to this group, you aren't alone. You will always find religiosity deeply ingrained in the lives of people in the region, as well as in their music. However, it often creates biased stereotypes in our minds. The musical and cultural heritage of the region extends far beyond religious traditions, and you would be surprised to see the richness in the secular choral works from the Middle East, which often don't find the same amount of appreciation and fame in the Western world as sacred choral music.
At Dozan World, we are on a mission to share these gems from this region with the rest of the world. As a platform rooted in the region and passionate about breaking boundaries, we have curated a large and ever-growing repertoire of secular choral works. These songs of love, loss, celebration, and everyday life help you add to your choir's repertoire and explore a relatively unsung repertoire of this culturally rich region. Whether you are a choir artist or someone giving music lessons to enthusiasts, we will help you enrich your choir's repertoire with diversity from the Middle East.
Till about a decade ago, most choir groups in the West would find themselves returning to familiar repertoires. The sacred music of Europe, the folk songs of the Americas, and the contemporary works of established composers in the Western world. While these provide a starting point , they can also become a limiting factor. Not anymore, as technology has brought the world closer together, motivating people to develop an interest in and appreciation for diverse cultures and traditions.
If you closely observe the most popular choirs in the West, you'd notice how the performances increasingly embrace global music, and for good reason. Modern audiences and singers are eager to experience music that resonates with a diverse range of human experiences. And don't be surprised if you see choirs turning towards the Middle East for inspiration. After all, this region is the cradle of civilization that has given birth to three major world religions. With hundreds of tribes and dozens of languages spoken here, a lifetime isn't enough to explore the musical diversity of the region.
When you add authentic Middle Eastern secular choral works to your repertoire, you encourage your ensemble to explore the stories from one of the world's most culturally diverse regions. However, finding secular choral works from the region wasn't easy until relatively recently. The region lacks a rich history of documentation like the West. Famed composers and artists from the region have passed down their traditions orally for many generations. A substantial part of the heritage has been lost over time.
At Dozan World, we believe these secular compositions deserve a place in modern choral programs, not only in the region but across the world. We are reviving this lost glory by documenting the lyrics and notations, working closely with the region's top composers. Including these pieces in practice and performance enhances your choir's repertoire. It allows singers and music schools to experience the voices and stories of the region. The theme of our collection is universal and offers something entirely fresh to Western choral artists and audiences.
Explore our collection of choral music from the Middle East. We have a growing catalog of works for various vocal configurations and difficulty levels. Add these to your repertoire and let your choir become truly global.