The next installment of the "Classical Guitar Concert Series" will feature Sheikh Hady Basmeih (better known as "Hady Afro"). Hady has competed and performed in many countries all over the world and will be delighted to meet his fans in Penang. Come join us as he picks some classical and fingerstyle tunes this coming 31 January 2015.
Sheikh Hady Basmeih (aka Hady Afro) hails from a musical family in Kuala Lumpur. His father, Mansur is also a musician popular with the boogie woogie style of piano playing and has been his source of inspiration ever since he was young. Hady took his first musical steps at the age of 8 by learning the piano from his father. It wasn’t until he was 17 that Hady’s father taught him to play the classical guitar, theory and how to read music. It was at that time that Hady discovered classical music, thus beginning a love affair with the classical guitar. Over the next few years he honed his skills as a guitarist developing a unique style that was an amalgamation of his ever expanding musical tastes.
In 2004, he furthered his studies and obtained a Diploma in 2008 and recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree (Majoring in Classical Guitar and Music Arrangement) in 2012 from ASWARA. He has been interviewed by the MIRROR magazine and is recognized as a role model for Malaysian Youth on Unity in 2011. Hady was also interviewed by Buletin Beringin magazine upon winning 1st runner-up during the 1st Malaysian International Guitar Festival (MIGFEST) and Competition in 2007. Hady’s inspiration comes from the great masters such as Andres Segovia, John Williams, Julian Bream and Luis Salinas.
Achievements
MALAYSIA - Artiste and Jury for MIGFEST 2014, Artiste for JB Art Festival 2014, L. Luthier showcase Brand Ambassador, BORNEO International Guitar Fiesta 2013, Kuala Lumpur Music Festival 2013, 1st MIGFEST 2007 - 1st Runner-up, YAMAHA Music Scholarship in Asia 2007
KOREA - People to People International 2011, RUSSIA - KIROV, Russia International Guitar Festival and Competition 2013/14, FRANCE - UNESCO World Heritage Committee 2011, THAILAND - 13th Thailand International Guitar Festival 2013, PHILIPPINES - Philippines International Guitar Festival and Competition 2012
Date: 31 January 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Venue: LBS Music World
Ticket Price: RM25
Map/Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Music+World/@5.335093,100.291834,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x304ac044ef8990c9:0x52d367fbebde3620
Hady will also be available for individual masterclasses when he is here in Penang. Please contact him and arrange on your own, or contact penangguitar@gmail.com
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