Wissam Joubran
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Wissam Hatem Joubran (born February 19, 1983) is a Palestinian composer, oud
(an Arabic lute
) virtuoso
, and master lute maker. He is a member of the group Le Trio Joubran
.
in the Galilee
. The third child of oud maker Hatem Joubran, and the brother of oud players Samir Joubran and Adnan Joubran.
He is considered as the fourth generation of the family Joubran for making string instruments.
Joubran showed musical talent early in his life, at five, his fingers were already sensitive to the touch of wood, and at six, he made his first instrument by his own. Joubran start learning the violin
, and moved to the oud by the age of seven.
The dexterity of Joubran’s fingers, as well as his sense of music leads him to assist his father in crafting his ouds. Thus, the two experiences nurtured one another for the greatest benefit of the instrument and of its musicality. He is noted for his mastery of conveying musical structure, and for a deep sensitivity to the Arab maqamat
scale system. This conviction, allied to an unwavering conviction in his own ability to improve upon the traditional methods used in manufacturing the oud, lead him in 2001 to the northern Italian city of Cremona.
Joubran was under the direction of Maestro Giorgio Cè. A year later, he was awarded a special prize in the Institute of Antonio Stradivarius, for the best violin maker.
He improved the model of the oud and produced instruments capable of yielding greater power of tone.
In 2002, Joubran shared the stage with his brother Samir performing concerts in Europe. Joubran performed musical interludes at readings of Mahmoud Darwish
's poetry. Then, in 2003 with the album "Tamaas", Joubran's international career takes off.
In 2005, Wissam became a Master string instruments maker. He was recognized as the first Arab luthier to have graduated from Antonio Stradivarius Institute.
Wissam, like his father before him, continues in the line of his ancestors.
In 2005 Wissam, Samir and Adnan Joubran formed "Le Trio Joubran
". The trio has released several albums encompassing both traditional and modern Arabic styles. From 2004 to 2008, they performed at least 150 concerts per year.
In 2007 Wissam and his brothers released the album "Majâz", the Joubran Trio's second opus, it is the Arabic translation of the word "metaphor".
Joubran has composed the original scores for many films, amongst which, "Adieu Gary
" directed by Nassim Amaouche, "The Last Flight (2009 film)
" (Le Dernier Vol), directed by Karim Dridi
.
Oud
The oud is a pear-shaped stringed instrument commonly used in North African and Middle Eastern music. The modern oud and the European lute both descend from a common ancestor via diverging paths...
(an Arabic lute
Lute
Lute can refer generally to any plucked string instrument with a neck and a deep round back, or more specifically to an instrument from the family of European lutes....
) virtuoso
Virtuoso
A virtuoso is an individual who possesses outstanding technical ability in the fine arts, at singing or playing a musical instrument. The plural form is either virtuosi or the Anglicisation, virtuosos, and the feminine form sometimes used is virtuosa...
, and master lute maker. He is a member of the group Le Trio Joubran
Le Trio Joubran
Le Trio Joubran is a Israel-Arab oud trio, consisting of the brothers Samir, Wissam, and Adnan Joubran from the city of Nazareth. The Joubran brothers come from a well-known family with a rich artistic heritage...
.
Biography
Joubran was born in NazarethNazareth
Nazareth is the largest city in the North District of Israel. Known as "the Arab capital of Israel," the population is made up predominantly of Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel...
in the Galilee
Galilee
Galilee , is a large region in northern Israel which overlaps with much of the administrative North District of the country. Traditionally divided into Upper Galilee , Lower Galilee , and Western Galilee , extending from Dan to the north, at the base of Mount Hermon, along Mount Lebanon to the...
. The third child of oud maker Hatem Joubran, and the brother of oud players Samir Joubran and Adnan Joubran.
He is considered as the fourth generation of the family Joubran for making string instruments.
Joubran showed musical talent early in his life, at five, his fingers were already sensitive to the touch of wood, and at six, he made his first instrument by his own. Joubran start learning the violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
, and moved to the oud by the age of seven.
The dexterity of Joubran’s fingers, as well as his sense of music leads him to assist his father in crafting his ouds. Thus, the two experiences nurtured one another for the greatest benefit of the instrument and of its musicality. He is noted for his mastery of conveying musical structure, and for a deep sensitivity to the Arab maqamat
Maqamat
Maquamat may have the following meanings.*Plural for Magam*Plural for Maqama*Maqamat Badi' az-Zaman al-Hamadhani, Arabic collection of stories*Maqamat al-Hariri, Arabic collection of stories...
scale system. This conviction, allied to an unwavering conviction in his own ability to improve upon the traditional methods used in manufacturing the oud, lead him in 2001 to the northern Italian city of Cremona.
Joubran was under the direction of Maestro Giorgio Cè. A year later, he was awarded a special prize in the Institute of Antonio Stradivarius, for the best violin maker.
He improved the model of the oud and produced instruments capable of yielding greater power of tone.
In 2002, Joubran shared the stage with his brother Samir performing concerts in Europe. Joubran performed musical interludes at readings of Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who won numerous awards for his literary output and was regarded as the Palestinian national poet...
's poetry. Then, in 2003 with the album "Tamaas", Joubran's international career takes off.
In 2005, Wissam became a Master string instruments maker. He was recognized as the first Arab luthier to have graduated from Antonio Stradivarius Institute.
Wissam, like his father before him, continues in the line of his ancestors.
In 2005 Wissam, Samir and Adnan Joubran formed "Le Trio Joubran
Le Trio Joubran
Le Trio Joubran is a Israel-Arab oud trio, consisting of the brothers Samir, Wissam, and Adnan Joubran from the city of Nazareth. The Joubran brothers come from a well-known family with a rich artistic heritage...
". The trio has released several albums encompassing both traditional and modern Arabic styles. From 2004 to 2008, they performed at least 150 concerts per year.
In 2007 Wissam and his brothers released the album "Majâz", the Joubran Trio's second opus, it is the Arabic translation of the word "metaphor".
Joubran has composed the original scores for many films, amongst which, "Adieu Gary
Adieu Gary
Adieu Gary is a French film directed by Nassim Amaouche in 2008. This is the first feature-film director who was brought over to the International Week of criticism at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival where it won the Grand Prix.- Synopsis :...
" directed by Nassim Amaouche, "The Last Flight (2009 film)
The Last Flight (2009 film)
The Last Flight is a 2009 French film. Directed by Karim Dridi, it stars Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet. The film is based on the French novel Le dernier vol de Lancaster by Sylvain Estibal which is loosely based on the real life events surrounding the disappearance of British aviator Bill...
" (Le Dernier Vol), directed by Karim Dridi
Karim Dridi
Karim Dridi is a French film director and screenwriter. He has directed ten films since 1987. His film Bye-Bye was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival.-Filmography:* Dans le sac...
.
Awards
In 2009, he won the Arab Muhr award, Dubai International Film FestivalDubai International Film Festival
The Dubai International Film Festival is an international film festival based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Launched in 2004, it aims to foster the growth of filmmaking in the Arab world.-Overview:...
- Best soundtrack for Adieu GaryAdieu GaryAdieu Gary is a French film directed by Nassim Amaouche in 2008. This is the first feature-film director who was brought over to the International Week of criticism at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival where it won the Grand Prix.- Synopsis :...
, directed by Nassim Amaouche
Discography
- 20032003 in music-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
: TamaasTamaasTammas is the first album by Samir Joubran duo with his brother Wissam Joubran, released in 2003 labelled "daquí", by Harmonia Mundi.-Track listing:# "Khiyanat Mariha" - 4:11# "Tamaas" - 7:49# "Tanaas" - 6:05# "Sama'E Bayat" - 7:30# "Khalaas" - 10:18... - 20052005 in music-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
: RandanaRandanaRandana is the First album by Le Trio Joubran, released in 2005 labelled "daquí", by Harmonia Mundi.The album title comes from the contraction of the words Ranna meaning "resonance" and Dandana meaning "hum".-Track listing:# "Hawas" - 6:08... - 20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
: MajâzMajâzMajâz is the Second album by Le Trio Joubran, released in 2007 labelled "Randana", by Harmonia Mundi.This album is also the soundtrack of "Goodbye Gary" by Nassim Amaouche, released in 2009 which mainly uses the titles Masar, Majâz and Tanâsim II.... - 20092009 in musicThe following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
: A l'Ombre des mots - 20092009 in musicThe following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
: Le Dernier Vol - 20112009 in musicThe following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
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