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Music Exchange in Syria, Facilitated by The Open Hands Initiative

In 2010, the Open Hands Initiative facilitated a music exchange in Syria. Brian Unger, an American music producer, collaborated with local Syrian musicians, creating over 10 songs that are now available for your enjoyment. This exchange was meant to expose the beautiful sounds of Syrian culture to the Western world as well as boost the local […]

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An American Music Producer in Syria, Part 4: East Meets West

This guest blog post is the last of a four-part series written by Open Hands partner and music producer, Brian Unger. Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 or learn more about the 2010 Syrian Music Exchange. My last session for the day was Maias Alyamani and his quintet MAqam. The players are Maias […]

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An American Music Producer in Syria, Part 3: Exploring Arabic Melodies

The below guest blog post is authored by Brian Unger, an American musician and music producer who led the 2010 Music Exchange Program in Damascus, Syria.  This is the third of a series of posts by Mr. Unger that explores his experience in Syria. You may also read Part 1 and Part 2. Continuing my […]

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An American Music Producer in Syria, Part 2: The Jazz Bug Hits Damascus

The below guest blog post is authored by Brian Unger, an American musician and music producer who led the 2010 Music Exchange Program in Damascus, Syria. This is the second of a series of posts by Mr. Unger that explores his experience in Syria. Read Part 1 here. Following my arrival, days two through four […]

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Part 1: An American Music Producer in Damascus

The below guest blog post is authored by Brian Unger, an American musician and music producer who led the 2010 Music Exchange Program in Damascus, Syria.  This is the first of a series of posts by Mr. Unger that explores his experience in Syria. As the 757 touched down on the runway in Syria, the […]