Joseph and James Tawadros

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"Joseph Tawadros is one of the most impressive musicians to emerge in Australia in the past few years." The Weekend Australian

Young Egyptian-Australian virtuoso Joseph Tawadros is an acknowledged master of the oud (Arabic lute), while brother James has made his name as a renowned percussionist using traditional Egyptian instruments. The prodigiously talented Tawadros brothers team up to showcase the mesmerising qualities of their respective traditional instruments.

Date: 22 & 23 March
Time: 9:15pm
Location: Alexandra Gardens, Palm Stage

Date: 24 March
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Alexandra Gardens, Garden Stage

Image: Photo by Stephen Godbee

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