The Attic presents The Sonic Turn — International Conference · Nov 14–15, 2025

Mohamad Zatari

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Mohamad Zatari is an improviser and sonic storyteller from Aleppo, Syria, currently based in Bucharest, Romania. His artistic work is dedicated to decolonizing sound and deconstructing Western perspectives on non-Western music scenes, maintaining a political stance against white supremacy.

He studied classical/contemporary composition at the National University of Music Bucharest (2021), mentored by Mihaela Vosganian. He has been active with the AL.Ehtifal Project, a flexible body of musicians from different backgrounds who come together to create layered soundscapes through improvisation.

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POLITICS OF RITUAL

The Politics of Adhān Aesthetics

An exploration into how the adhān (Islamic calls to prayer) operates as a political sound object, emphasizing sound production, spatial dissemination, and socio-political control.

Mohamad Zatari