Immerse yourself in a captivating 16-minute TEDx talk featuring PIMA Band, an all-female acoustic guitar ensemble from Alexandria. Witness their mesmerizing performance that blends classic guitar techniques with oriental melodies, creating a unique fusion of sounds. Experience the intricate guitar work, rhythmic foundations, and ethereal textures that transport listeners to distant lands, evoking ancient civilizations and rich cultural heritage. Discover how the band's name, PIMA, pays homage to the fingers used in guitar playing - Pinky, Index, Middle, and Anchor (thumb). Learn about their journey as longtime collaborators in songwriting and guitar playing, and appreciate their dedication to creating emotionally resonant music using only acoustic instrumentation. Let the lush layering of guitars, rich harmonies, and wordless storytelling take you on a musical journey that transcends borders and speaks to the universal language of music.
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The Magic between Fingers and Strings | PIMA Band | TEDxKhartoum Square
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