"Saphir" is a music project created by Basem Darwisch that combines elements of traditional oriental music with the golden harp. The name "Saphir" is derived from the French word for "sapphire," which is a precious gemstone that is often associated with elegance and beauty. The project aims to bring together the rich cultural heritage of the orient with the timeless beauty of the harp, creating a unique and captivating sound.
The project will feature original compositions that blend traditional oriental instruments such as the oud, and Nay with the harp. The music will be heavily influenced by the traditional music of the Arab world, but will also incorporate elements of jazz, classical, and world music. The goal is to create a sound that is both authentic and contemporary, that can be enjoyed by both traditional music enthusiasts and modern audiences.
Basem Darwisch is a well-known composer, arranger, and producer who has worked with a variety of artists in the Arab world. He has extensive experience in blending traditional and contemporary music styles, and is well-suited to lead this project. The project is expected to be produced and released in a form of album or ep and will be marketed and promoted through a variety of channels including social media, streaming platforms and live performances .
Overall, "Saphir" is an exciting and ambitious music project that has the potential to bring something truly unique and captivating to the world of music. The combination of traditional oriental music and the golden harp is sure to create a sound that is both beautiful and innovative, and that will appeal to a wide range of audiences.

SAPHIR

Adagio ft. Sheikh Ehab Younis Naiem Redak   
/ Cairo Steps      نَعيمُ رِضَاكَ   الشيخ ايهاب يونس
based on Adagio d'Albinoni
Idea & Concept and Oud: Basem Darwisch 
Percussions: Max Klaas 
Cello: Jan Boshra   
Violins: Maria Voigt & Angelika Löw-Beer 
Duduk: Rageed William 
E-Bass:  Stefan Hergenröder
soprano saxophone: Wolfgang Wittemann 
Oberlin Studios – Nikolaos Rondelies – M’gladbach -Germany
Edited, Mixed & Master: Bassem Sobhy

Adagio ft. Sheikh Ehab Younis Naiem Redak    with Cairo Steps      نَعيمُ رِضَاكَ   الشيخ ايهاب يونس

This track, composed by Basem Darwisch, draws inspiration from the poem "Let the Days Do What They Want" by Al Imam Al Shafei. Originally intended as the soundtrack for a documentary on Al Imam Al Shafei, Darwisch masterfully blends Coptic and ancient Egyptian elements with Sufi influences, all wrapped in a contemporary style. Renowned for his unique ability to fuse diverse musical genres, Basem Darwisch stands as one of the most celebrated music producers in this eclectic field.  listen to the complete track  https://youtu.be/f0veJZkGW-M?si=U8bis4kX_a0Dh_WZ :
music was arranged by Rafeek Gamal
Nay : John Samy - Kanoun: Ragy Kamal - Cello : Jan Abadier
Percs: Hany Alsawaf -- Cover by the great Ossama Boshra

Al Imam

Basem Darwisch Al Imam Melody

German Jazz Award 2018 for the Album Flying Carpet together with Quadro Nuevo
Building Bridges between cultures and to send an indirect message to the audience, creating an positive image about the Egyptian Culture Heritage was the reason why Basem Darwisch founded the German/Egyptian Band Cairo Steps in 2003 .
Cairo Steps merges and combines traditional Egyptian and oriental grooves with modern jazz and classics , using vocal inserts with old Arabic poems . it is a mix between improvisation, classical music and contemporary sounds. The music is influenced by spiritual ethnic music as well as European music traditions and alternates between strong unison rhythms, virtuoso solos and meditative soundscapes. The result is a unique music style and an exciting blend of various cultures
Basem could manage to make Cairo Steps plays the role of the umbrella that has all of the different musical genres and experiences merged together all the way from spiritual chants to modern classics with their own flavor and to pursues the vision of crossing cultural, political and religious borders and building bridges between the occident and the orient. Basem Darwisch’s Vision is to present the audience with a tense spiritual musical experience as language that can help them transcend over their earthly matters and to use the concert to create an atmosphere of tolerance and acceptance of other and different cultures advocating the motto “Music is the bonding force” 
His Vision is also to leave an positive impression about the Egyptian culture heritage through short speeches , visuals and introductions during Cairo Steps concerts in Europe in very well known opera houses and theaters e.g. : Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Philharmonie Berlin, Alte Oper Frankfurt, Prinzregententheater München, Theaterhaus Stuttgart  , Kuwait , Abou Dhabi and Cairo Opera House etc.
discography:
2017 „Flying Carpet“ – Cairo Steps & Quadro Nuevo (album)
2017 „Gnossienne No. 1“ feat. Sheikh Ehab Younis (single)
2014 „Arabiskan“ (album)
2004 „Oud Lounge“ (album)
contact : management@cairosteps.com
https://www.facebook.com/cairosteps/
videography:
2017/04 „Ikarus’ Dream“ - Cairo Steps & Quadro Nuevo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-DTbh_wSys
2017/03 „Flying Carpet“ - Cairo Steps & Quadro Nuevo https://youtu.be/Va8WqXDm7Mo
2017/01 „Gnossienne No. 1“ – Cairo Steps feat. Sheikh Ehab Younis (more than 2,1 Mio. facebook views and 500.000 youtube views) https://youtu.be/FOpblB88D18
2015/02 „Sultan“ – Cairo Steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG0Dnz5fhVY

productions:
2015/12 Mohamed Mounir - „Ana Mennek Etaalemt“ 
(#1 Egypt single charts, more than 6 Mio. youtube views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2WamOKFaCo

https://www.youtube.com/c/CairoStepsofficial
https://vimeo.com/cairosteps

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