On Thursday, 25 May, Korsi hosts a two-part program featuring a solo opening set by Jamila Al-Yousef and a headline performance by Ustad Noor Bakhsh.
Doors: 19:00
Tickets: via Rausgegangen
Opening: Jamila Al-Yousef (solo)
Jamila Al-Yousef is the bandleader of Jamila & The Other Heroes, a Berlin-based group combining psychedelic desert rock with politically engaged themes.
For this event, she presents a solo audio-visual performance. The set includes live music alongside video material focused on her Palestinian family history, her time volunteering in Jenin, and her experiences living in Berlin as part of the Palestinian diaspora. The performance is structured as a narrative format combining storytelling and music.
Main Act: Ustad Noor Bakhsh
Ustad Noor Bakhsh is an instrumentalist from Pasni, Balochistan, known for his mastery of the Benju, a keyed zither adapted from the Japanese taishōkoto. He has played the instrument since childhood and is recognized across the Makran Coast.
He performs on an electric Benju, using a pickup and amplifier setup. His style is based in Balochi musical traditions and incorporates elements of South Asian raags and regional folk repertoires.
His program typically includes:
- Balochi folk and instrumental compositions
- Persian, Kurdish, and Sindhi melodies
- Interpretations of popular songs, including Bollywood
- Original compositions (e.g. from his album Jingul, released 2022 / vinyl 2023 via Hive Mind Records)
His playing style features melodic ornamentation and rhythmic structures that draw from multiple regional traditions.
Event Overview
- Date: 29 May 2026
- Venue: Altes Pfandhaus
- Doors: 19:00
- Tickets: Rausgegangen
A two-act evening presenting a solo audio-visual set and an instrumental concert centered on the Benju.
