'Raqs al-Janub (Dance of the South)
Issa explains that Raqs al-Janub (Dance of the South), “was one of four orchestral pieces commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and premiered in 2006 at the opening of Millennium Park. The music is in the 7/8 rhythm, divided as 123/12/12. The melody is in the Dorian mode on G, Nawa Athar maqām on G, and D minor scale.” Issa continues to explain that the piece captures the feeling of being quite uncomfortable and anxious but having to pretend everything is fine! This is a brand new arrangement by Issa for himself on ‘ūd and the Crossing Borders Music String Quartet.

Music Title: Raqs al-Janub (Dance of the South)
Composer: Issa Boulos
Arranger: Issa Boulos
Musicians: Issa Boulos, ‘ūd; Rasa Mahmoudian and Jennifer Leckie, violins; Seth Van Embden, viola; Tom Clowes, cello
Film Location: Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Film Date: Oct. 24, 2021
Audio/Video Production Credits:
Sound Engineer: Miyu Morita
Videography: Max Williams

Crossing Borders Music
The mission of Crossing Borders Music is to use music to promote the dignity of people from all cultures. We envision a more harmonious world in which people experience musical and artistic dimensions of cultures in such a way that influences how they shop, invest, travel, volunteer, do business, and live their day-to-day lives.

To this end, Crossing Borders Music produces moving music that tells compelling stories by composers from under-represented cultures – music that invites audiences to challenge assumptions and learn more. Crossing Borders Music also presents educational programs to foster young people’s awareness of the diversity and richness of cultures and their music. Crossing Borders Music is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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