Article by Tonio Paßlick

Right at the beginning of the concert, the singer shows his sensitive, kind, vulnerable side. "I don't know you at all" - a confession, as it were, of how he understands his music and his songs. As an overcoming of borders and distances, which in the mystical power of music gets by without analytical categories, which can build bridges, create peace. The four musicians play as if immersed in prayer, then again ecstatically like dancing dervishes. Subtle, sensitive and open to every new nuance. And at the same time receptive to resonance. They were so tired after a long drive, Laboud says with a quiet smile. But this warm welcome from this great team in the Burghof: unique.

NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE! Episode 4 of "THE OTHER YOU", my podcast about pop, personality and voice.

This time the guest is the impressive singer Rabih Lahoud.  In addition to his band Masaa, he is not only a soloist and composer on the road, he is also one of the most sought-after vocal lecturers in the country.

In this episode we talk about his growing up in the shadow of the Middle East conflict, his arrival in Europe and how he finally found his way on stage as a singer. If you also want to know how this life journey inspired his recently published book "Voice in Flow", then listen in.

Thank you for your openness, dear Rabih. I have been able to learn a lot from you in this conversation.

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