The Musicians of the Pangean Orchestra
The Pangean Orchestra is only possible because of the love and dedication that each musician brings to the project. These artists all come from different countries, cultures, religions and ethnic backgrounds...yet when they gather together, or take the stage to perform, all of their differences fade, and they begin to embrace a common passion, and speak a common language...music!
As the Pangean Orchestra continues to evolve, we will be updating this page on a regular basis to bring you profiles of the musicians who have played with us, both past and present.
Please hover or click each image for more information on the musician
Omer Alkilani - TPO Turkey - Syrian refuge, living in Turkey. On Instagram @omer.alkilani
Kento Iwasaki - TPO New York - Koto Musician - kentoiwasaki.com
Selim Tan – Guitar - Doctoral student in Ethnomusicology – TPO Turkey
Alina Mullen - TPO New York - Former Soprano with the Dicapo Opera
Hussain Hajj - Syrian Ud player & Doctoral ethnomusicology student – TPO Turkey
World Maestro Colin O'Donohoe - Founder, Pangean Orchestra - TPO New York - Irsih Tin Whistle
Peter Van Wagner, TPO New York - Accomplished actor and musician
Jad Mammary - TPO New York - Lebanese Violinist
Mestre Ivo Araujo (Brazilian, Surdo) & TJ Keevins (American, Irish Bodhran) – TPO New York
Mehrdad Kholghi – Tar (instrument) – Also percussion & vocals - TPO Turkey
Salieu Suso from Mali – TPO New York - Master player of the West African Kora – Direct descendant of the inventor of the instrument
L to R - Jad Mammary (Lebanese Violin player) James Cleveland (American, plays Irish Fiddle) Doug Barr (American, Irish Concertina player) - TPO New York
