(ex)Ode: To the fire of origins
(ex)Ode: To the fire of origins
To bookDescription
Avignon 2023 favorite. A captivating musical odyssey that pays tribute to migrants of all times.<p> In 1897, Nassif was 21 years old when he left Beirut for Argentina. His great-grandson, Matías, born in Buenos Aires, was 28 years old when he arrived in France in 2001.<br><br> Drawing on his roots and his own experience of exile, Matías Chebel combines stories in French and songs from elsewhere, accompanied by musicians Élie Maalouf and Marc Vorchin.<br><br> Joy, humanity, and generosity emanate from these stories, carried by Matías's warm voice and the complicity of his musicians. They take the audience on a moving journey of emotion and beauty.</p>
