After their first encounter sparks flied between Lebanese singer Rima Khcheich and the Dutch musicians of the Yuri Honing Trio. Their gripping performance in Amsterdam just after the end of the 2006 war in Lebanon has led to a regular collaboration. The CD Falak, on which Arabic songs are played in partially Western arrangements, was recorded in the best studios in The Netherlands. ‘Rima Khcheich displays excellence in all aspects of Arabian voice technique’ (Trouw).

Rima Khcheich-vocals, Yuri Honing-saxophones, Maarten van der Grinten-guitar, Tony Overwater-bass, Joost Lijbaart-drums