Aleph Quintet - Hiwar (2025)

Following the success of their first album, ‘Shapes of Silence’, which was widely acclaimed by the critics, Aleph Quintet are pushing back the boundaries of their art with this new project. The five musicians from Brussels, who are now recognised and followed on the international music scene, are back with ‘Hiwar’, an album highlighting their musical signature: a bold fusion of modern jazz and traditional North African music.

In Arabic, ‘Hiwar’ means ‘dialogue’, a word that perfectly sums up the spirit of this opus: an exchange celebrating cultures, heritages and innovations. In essence, dialogue means a mutual quest for understanding and authenticity. By exposing thoughts, beliefs and emotions, ‘Hiwar’ is a space where identities reflect and learn from each other. Each member of the quintet brings his or her own world and experience to the table, creating a powerful, grounded and contemporary collective vision.

Aleph Quintet has won numerous awards, including ‘Revelation’ by Jazz Magazine, ‘4 stars’ by Le Soir, ‘Best Belgian jazz album’ by Jazz à Liège, the ‘Prix de la Presse Musicale Française’, and ‘Tanit d’auget’ at the Journées Musicales de Carthage. The group also performs throughout the year in a number of countries, including Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, Tunisia, Jordan and the UK.

Akram Ben Romdhane - oud
Marvin Burlas - violin
Wajdi Riahi - piano
Théo Zipper - bass
Alexandre Diogo - drums

Tracklist:
1-1 Aleph Quintet - Hair Dance [9:39]
1-2 Aleph Quintet - Monsters Are Everywhere [6:32]
1-3 Aleph Quintet - Samaï [11:54]
1-4 Aleph Quintet - Le Chat Noir [8:32]
1-5 Aleph Quintet - Treize [8:26]
1-6 Aleph Quintet - Hiwar (Preludio) [3:07]
1-7 Aleph Quintet - Hiwar (Follia) [13:10]
1-8 Aleph Quintet - Hiwar (Aria) [5:33]
1-9 Aleph Quintet - Hiwar (Finale) [5:43]