The French/Syrian flautist and singer Naïssam Jalal is a rising star in global crossover music. Jalal is familiar with Arabic musical traditions, contemporary jazz, tango, and afrobeat. All of this informs her own healing compositions. The Dutch/Syrian oud player and composer Nawras Altaky has established himself firmly in the Dutch music world within a short period of time. He has already performed with Tijn Wybenga's AM.OK at November Music 2022. Jalal and Altaky will meet each other for the first time with the aim to put their own stamp on a shared penchant for Arabic maqam music and contemporary jazz.