Elana Sasson & Manos Stratis

WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER / 7PM

A duo performance, Elana Sasson (voice, saz) & Manos Stratis (double bass) explore traditions of Kurdistan and the Mediterranean through arrangements of folk songs and original compositions. Rooted in modal traditions and shaped by jazz harmony, the program moves fluidly between spacious minimalism and intricate melodic complexity.

As a duo, Sasson and Stratis focus on dialogue between harmony and melody, tradition and innovation, east and west. The crystalline clarity of Elana’s voice, the bright  timbres of the saz, and the resonant depth of the bass create a sound world that is both grounded and exploratory. Together, they delve into texture, tone, and improvis