On Monday, 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.
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.
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: 25 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.
