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Al Firdaus Ensemble

Sufism

Founded in Granada in 2012 by violinist and singer Ali Keeler, Al Firdaus Ensemble sings Sufi poetry from Andalusian, Arab and Turkish sources, including texts by Ibn Arabi and al-Shushtari.

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Al Firdaus Ensemble

Founded in Granada in 2012 by violinist and singer Ali Keeler, Al Firdaus Ensemble sings Sufi poetry from Andalusian, Arab and Turkish sources, including texts by Ibn Arabi and al-Shushtari.

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