The Split Rock Maqam @ Boobooks

Music from Mesopotamia to the Tablelands

The Split Rock Maqam blends Ezidi and oriental folk traditions shaped by Kurdish, Turkish and Arabic influences.

About the musicians:

Farhan Almito is an Ezidi musician from Shingal Mountain, Iraq, now based in Armidale. Through his music, played on saz and oud, Farhan invites audiences on a journey into his homeland sharing stories of culture, identity, and a deep love for life.

Jack Cavanagh is life long student of percussion, having played in bands and orchestras and for stage shows. He has a passion for working out what works in music.