The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Nebal Maysaud
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Today I am joined by Nebal Maysaud. They are a Lebanese non-binary composer of music exploring trans-temporal spiritual queerness rooted in their faith, ancestry, and identity. Their music has been performed by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Juventas New Music Ensemble, and Lawrence University Wind Ensemble and Opera Department; and also featured in Art Song Lab 2016 and the District New Music Conference 2018; they have contributed articles about diversity and classical music to NewMusicBox and convened community music workshops at YallaPunk 2019.
Examples of Nebal's Work (including works referenced in the episode):
- Decolonized Arabesques, for Alto Saxophone, Viola, Double Bass, and Piano
- Prayer for the Fire Worshipper, for 2 Voices & Guitar
- Migrations, for Alto Saxophone
- On the Mountains of Orphalese, for Wind Ensemble
Ways to Connect:
- The Naked Truth Show Website
- Website: https://nebalmaysaud.com
- Instagram: @nebal_maysaud_composition
- Twitter: @postarabesque
- YouTube
- Patreon: www.patreon.com/nebalmaysaud
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