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Documentary ‧ 15 seasons on T.V.

Naturalized

On the way to a German passport

Syrian-born Ali knows exactly why he and his small family want to be naturalized and is grateful to Germany every day. The trained physiotherapist and musician has done a lot to forget the past as much as possible. He has set up a German-Arabic library with friends and plays as a percussionist in various formations and with dancers. This is how he manages to transform his longing for his homeland and his daily fear for the relatives he left behind into music. But the long wait for naturalization wears on his nerves, not least because unexpected obstacles arise.

BORDERLESS Ep.3 — Artists

Ali’s journey is indeed very special; in this video he does not only talk about his difficult experience fleeing his home country Syria in 2015 to get to Germany, but he also shares with us his personal journey to finding himself through music, a medium that transcends places, time and borders. His passion for music and dance created a deep playground for him to experiment into the contemporary artistic world and explore the harmonic relationship between movement, body, and tunes, the action and the reaction between dance and music, and in the emotional sensitivity of the rhythm. Ali’s journey is a message for hope, resilience and peace.

Ali Hasan — Resident Music Collective

Ali Hasan performed in the Resident Music Collective, bringing together musicians from around the world to create unique, improvised music. His work explores the harmonic relationship between movement, body, and music, turning every performance into a journey of emotion and creativity.

Using instruments from diverse traditions — kamanche from Iran, balafon from West Africa, cuatro from Venezuela, frame drum from Syria, and even the theremin — Ali transforms his experience, heritage, and passion into performances that resonate deeply with audiences. This is his art, his message of hope, resilience, and the universal language of music.

Re:Writing the Future | Artist Talk with Esra Karakaya & Ali Hasan

Ali Hasan joined the digital multi-day festival Re:Writing the Future, exploring artistic freedom, resilience, and international solidarity. In this talk, he shares his journey as a musician and healing artist, discussing how art can transcend borders, transform urban cultures, and foster new alliances in challenging times. Ali’s perspective highlights the power of music and creativity to inspire hope and connection.

DABKE Community Dance with Ali Hasan & Medhat Aldabaal

A vibrant celebration of Middle Eastern culture! Led by talented artists Ali Hasan and Medhat Aldabaal, participants immerse themselves in the rhythmic energy of this traditional Levantine Arab folk dance. The workshop provides a hands-on experience of Dabke, meaning “to stomp the feet” in Arabic, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Palestine, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. This is not just about dance; it’s about fostering cultural understanding and celebrating diversity.

“NEXUS” — Collaboration with Ali Hasan & Sasha Waltz

In a world full of divisive conflicts and existential crises, choreographer Wibke Storkan, together with 27 teenagers/young adults and musician Ali Hasan, searches for what connects, interweaves, and promotes community. The piece “NEXUS” links questions about our responsibility in the world and the transformative potential of collective creativity. The rhythm set in motion, the shared carrying of weight, joint breathing, and music open a space of collectivity where we recognize ourselves as different and understand ourselves as equals.

Pulsar Collective — Electronic Live Band | Melodic Techno

Pulsar Collective is a band of multi-instrumental live-looping artists creating a unique sound between electronic beats, acoustic instruments, and live vocals — all improvised and emerging from spontaneous creativity. With the courage to venture into the unknown, they leave behind notions of perfection and embrace playful, wild musical interaction on stage and with the audience. The music in this video features drum-machine, microtonal electric guitar, chromatic kalimba, oriental darbuka, bamboo saxophone, custom-made synthesizers, and voice effects, taking listeners on a journey through organic, psychedelic techno and house tracks.

Ali Hasan Live — SAHRA 7 @ Badehaus.berlin

An accomplished Middle Eastern percussionist and multi-instrumentalist with a contemporary flair, originally from Syria and currently residing in Berlin, Germany. His participation in venues and festivals across Europe has taken him through Germany, Poland, Greece, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy. In Ali’s electronic solo performance, he brings worlds together in a unique mix of styles, waves, and frequencies that always pump the dance floor to another level.