This fine ensemble is set up by three adventurous musicians from very different geological and musical backgrounds. Praised for its totally unique music, abundance of sounds and colours, and for its charming spirit on stage, the trio gets one more wow for the pianist’s revolutionary invention – the Maqiano™ Microtuning System, that allows him to play the Arabic maqam modes and other micro-intervals on acoustic piano! 

The name Wishamalii refers to the Nordic way of interpreting the Arab-Andalusian Muwashah-songs, yet most of its repertoire is original music specially written for this band. German label Nordic Notes released their debut album ”Al-Bahr” in October 2024. The album got the Indie Award, and was nominated for Emma Award and its German equivalent Der Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.

Wishamalii (FI/JO)
Nemat Battah – Voice & Oud
Kari Ikonen – Piano w. Maqiano™ Microtuning System, Moog Synthesizer
Abdissa Assefa – Percussion