With his musical originality and a talent to look beyond genres, the Syrian/Dutch oud player and composer Nawras Altaky has established a serious presence in the Dutch scene in no time. Last year, he was performing with Tijn Wybenga's AM.OK during November Music and North Sea Jazz. This year, he will bring to November Music the brand new trio MaDaBa that also consists of Tony Roe (Tin Men and the Telephone) and Sjahin During (Arifa, Namibian Tales). MaDaBa combines elements from the maqam – the traditional music from the Middle East – with contemporary jazz and electronic music. Improvisation is key.