Joseph Tawadros is a 7-time ARIA award-winning virtuoso Oud player of great diversity and sensitivity. He is known for his brilliant technique, deep musicianship and joyous style of performance… and also his engaging rapport with the audience.
He returns to Australia for a season of solo concerts showcasing his beloved chosen instrument – the oud – an Arabic lute.
Born in Cairo, Joseph’s adventurous curiosity brings world music, jazz and classical music together seamlessly in the original works and traditional Arabic-inspired pieces he presents.
Joseph has recorded in New York with US jazz luminaries including John Abercrombie (with whom he toured), Christian McBride, John Patitucci, Jack de Johnette, Mike Stern and Roy Ayers.
Joseph has received 17 ARIA Award nominations and won 7 ARIAs, including ‘Best World Music Album’.Joseph was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for services to music in 2016.
Event Details:
6:30 pm - Venue doors and bar open
7:10 pm - Theatre doors open
7:30 pm - Show commences
9:30 pm - Show ends
69 Jonson St, Byron Bay
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
10:30am – 1:30pm
(02) 6685 6807
boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au
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