This is the story of an original encounter on more than one plan, of two cultures, two musical styles, and two continents.Faleh Khaless has established a new Project of his original music “CZARDAS”, which is the fruit of his worldwide experience and unlimited passion for music. Blooming melodies and challenging rhythms spontaneously with jazz influences and the special identity of the Tunisio-Morrocan modal music. He is joined in this project with one of the most talented percussionists in Germany “Zimba”, known for his sensitivity, musicality and his organic drumming with fingers that flirt voluptuously. His reputation has steadily grown with every performance and soon was considered as one of the most brilliant percussionists of his generation.Celebrating their own identities whilst exploring each other’s, both artists draw their instruments and play for each other. With their different innovative routes, the dynamic duo Faleh Khaless and Zimba will make you travel to the sound of their rhythmic & harmonious music.

The two musicians Faleh Khaless (Oud) and Johannes Treml (Guitar) unite a wide stylistic horizon. They play music of the renaissance and baroque with their fine playing culture. They play powerfully dynamic Mediterranean music, but also Latin-American works complement the variety of the concert program.
Faleh Khaless takes the listener on a wonderful journey into the magical world of Arabic music with his nuanced Oud playing. The musician from Morocco studied classical Arabic music and performed at numerous international festivals.
After studying classical guitar, Johannes Treml has worked intensively on Spanish and South American music. He has performed with internationally renowned musicians in duo and ensemble projects in a wide variety of instrumentations and styles.
The rarely heard connection of Arabic Oud with Spanish guitar allows the finest nuances of sound to flourish. Virtuosity and rhythmic sophistication complete the listening pleasure.
Together, the musicians cross musical boundaries to meet at various meeting points. Exhausted arrangements combine oriental melodiousness with Western sensuality.

It was formed in September 2012 by Faleh Khaless, An attractive project shows the art of improvisation and Polyrhythms.
With his sister Nadia Khaless, singer, a classical trained and performer distinguished of great classic songs of Arabic music, Faleh Khaless tries to restore the traditional Moroccan repertory (Amazigh). With his music creation rooted in the tradition of the Arabic oriental music as he also plays Traditional «Banjo» and Morrocan «Watra» he is reaching the taste of modernity without altering its classical and sensual appearance.
He is accompanied by Aymen Atitallah, one of the best references of percussion in Tunisia, and Chady Dammak, pianist and composer-arranger having various influences.
They present new perspectives on their own traditions, sensitively spun with virtuoso improvisations, extend techniques, and colourful storytelling, this exceptional quartet will combine virtuosity to mix all this diversities in one multicultural show.

Trio Santiago is composed by a beautiful blend of instruments; it was formed as a duo in the summer of 2008 by Katharina Fendel (Flute) and Johannes Treml (Guitar).
Musical emphasis was on the baroque and virtuoso styles from various cultures. In the triple orchestration, Christoph Repp enriches the tonality through rhythmical and powerful accents with his percussion instruments. Trio Santiago collaborate with several musicians from other cultures like the Tango musician German Prenkti (Violoncello) from Uruguay, and the Moroccan Oud player Faleh Khaless who attest to the openness and versatility of the trio.
After two years of Collaboration with Faleh Khaless, the album “Meeting Points” is finally released in July 2015. A rich repertoire was worked out over the last couple of years, which can be experienced live in the following concerts program.
With endless possibilities and dynamic instruments, Together footed exceed the four musicians geographic and musical boundaries to meet at various meeting points.

Faleh Khaless is a leading proponent of his innovated Oud and his finger style. Faleh performs often in solo with his contrast and with more sensitive playing adding percussive elements to cross international borders.
With a practical instrumental advanced in world music, Oud player and teacher, available for workshops, lessons and shows… He takes part in many CD recordings and he composes the music of several documentaries and more than 400 soundtracks for films, TV and Radios.