Ibantuta, a soulful musician, Oud player and intrepid explorer, introduces a fresh perspective to the profound nature of traditional music through inspiring cross-cultural collaborations.
Originally from the Basque Country, Ibantuta's passion for the Oud was born in the heart of the Middle East, in Bahrain, where he discovered his instrument, ‘his companion’. Over the course of five enriching years under the tutelage of Iraqi Oud virtuoso, Saad Mahmood Jawad, Ibantuta acquired a strong foundation and passion for Arabian modal music. It inspired him to collaborate with modal musicians from diverse origins and to experience the beauty of creation in transcultural contexts.
Currently on tour for his debut album ‘The Musical Threads of the Silk Roads’, Ibantuta presents an exceptional solo performance, where the Oud takes centre stage against a backdrop of music videos he recorded during a year long musical exploration.
Ibantuta’s work inspires cross-cultural musical dialogues, while his music reveals that they are already inherently interconnected at their essence, illustrating traditional music’s ability to enhance and ultimately elevate us all.
