Tafahum is a new, vibrant and first class contemporary fusion group bringing together a core of outstanding, classically trained Eastern and Western musicians led by both critically acclaimed British Conductor and Composer Benjamin Ellin alongside Syrian born Ney soloist Louai Alhenawi.

Tafahum unites composers, performers and audiences in repertoire that features new works, adaptations of traditional folk music and cross genre collaborations between other musical groups as well as other art forms.

The birth of Tafahum came from a chance meeting between Benjamin and Louai. An invitation from Benjamin to Louai to initially present Middle Eastern music workshops at Pembroke Academy of Music in Walworth, London has developed into an expansive collaborative artistic vision.

Tafahum mirrors the desire of both Louai and Benjamin to learn about each other’s musical traditions, backgrounds and heritage to create imaginative, bold and exciting projects that unite under the auspices of art and people.

DEBUT ALBUM

OSMOSIS

“…ingeniously blended… enticing scoring and intelligent arranging are constant factors on this album… joyous.”  Neil Van Der Linden, Songlines Magazine, July 2016

“…beguilingly scored and intelligently structured…the music constantly evolves. …Magical.”  Graham Rickson, The Arts Desk, April 2016

“wonderfully exotic sounds and harmonies… seamless and intuitive blending of traditions terrific ensemble”  Bruce Reader, The Classical Reviewer, March 2016