Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra
The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra (AAO) (Dutch: Amsterdams Andalusisch Orkest) is an orchestra in the Netherlands specialising in Arab-Andalusian music. It was founded in 2011 by a group of friends in Amsterdam, with the aim of sharing the musical heritage of Al-Andalus. The AAO has also performed other genres, such as classical Arabic music, jazz and flamenco.
For their contribution to diverse musical and regional traditions in their country, the AAO was awarded the prestigious Dutch Cultuurfonds Prize in 2024.
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