The Bonny Abraham Ensemble is a genre-blending collective led by multi-instrumentalist Bonny Abraham, fusing Middle Eastern, jazz, and electronic influences into a rich instrumental sound. Based in Kerala, India, the ensemble features a 10-member lineup playing global instruments like the Middle Eastern oud, Turkish saz, Azerbaijani kamancheh, Moroccan guembri, Chinese pipa, Indian mridangam, clarinet, handpan and more. Abraham launched his project in 2022, seeking to push the boundaries of instrumental fusion and cross-cultural expression. With an ever-expanding repertoire, the Bonny Abraham Ensemble continues to redefine instrumental fusion music. Through their performances and recordings, they aim to break cultural barriers and showcase the universal language of sound.
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The song “Nomad” was inspired by themes of liberation and self-discovery. The track prominently features the Moroccan guembri, a three-stringed bass lute traditionally played by the Gnawa. Abraham first discovered the instrument through an Instagram video and became captivated by its hypnotic, trance-like sound, which now plays a key role in his evolving musical identity.
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