Added to the concerts of Nizar Rohana Trio on 5 and 6 November (in Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Sijthoff Leiden) is the album release of 'Sujoud'. Special guest Yasamin Shahhosseini has worked with Nizar Rohana for the past 3 years. The album is a living testament to the determination to embrace life and to continue creating in the face of a reality marked by violence and loss.

During the UD Festival and the UD Concours, 2 jam sessions are taking place in cultural centre MAQAM. Iranian Ud master Hossein Behroozinia will lead the first jamsession on November 12th. the day before his show in De Regentes in The Hague. We expect to see many musicians and music lovers to join! On 19 November, the first day of the UD Concours, an extra jam session will be open to all participants of the UD Concours and other professional and amateur musicians. Ud player and jury member Kyriakos Kalaitzidis (Greece) will lead this session. MAJAMS - Jam Sessions at MAQAM Doors open: 19:00. Start jam: 19:30. FREE ENTRY, reservations link will be published shortly. Bring your instrument and your voice! As always, some delicious soup, cookies and tea are provided.