40 MELODIES 10 TRACKS SELECTION

Description

In the autumn of 2020, to mark his 40th birthday, musician and composer Ibrahim Maalouf will release his 12th studio album, "40 Mélodies," a nod to his 40 candles. The album is a complete departure from the artist's previous projects, as for the first time in his 15-year discography, Ibrahim offers an intimate duet with his friend and collaborator of over 10 years, Belgian guitarist François Delporte. The duo revisits Ibrahim's memorable melodies from both his albums and soundtracks, along with some unreleased tracks. The album also features a host of prestigious surprise guests (Sting, Matthieu Chedid, Alfredo Rodriguez, Richard Bona, Trilok Gurtu, Hüsnü Senlendrici, Jon Batiste, Arturo Sandoval, and many others). Ibrahim thus returns to his roots and the essentials: a trumpet, a guitar, and 40 melodies, to celebrate his 40th birthday.