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Support the recording of the new album Shifa by Al Firdaus Ensemble

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by August 17, 2021 at 11:00 PM EDT

Support the recording of our new album Shifa full of healing sacred music drawn from diverse musical traditions including Celtic, Afican, Andalusian and Syrian.


Will you take up this unique opportunity to be a part of the making of Shifa, our new album?

We are about to return to the studio to record Shifa our new album, full of sacred music, healing to the mind,  body and soul. Join us on this exciting creative journey. Original musical fusions of African and Celtic music, a journey through the musical maqams through the Asmaul Husna, and a traditional Andalusi hadra song are some of the features of our new album to look forward to, and more surprises. 

Support Through Action

Please consider supporting the launch of Shifa by bidding for artwork produced by Mohamad Hafez and Nuria Garcia Masip which can be found here: https://app.galabid.com/shifa-webinar

Your contribution will go towards:

- Costs for the rehearsals and studio time of musicians. 

- Costs of studio hire required for the recording

- Costs of sound engineers, in studio and extra days for mixing and mastering

- Design of CD cover and layout,

- Printing of first 1000 copies




 



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Ali Keelera year ago

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Assalamu alaikum,

Dear donors,

     We have sent out the CDs to all the addresses that we have received, however, I´m still waiting for many donors to send their details. I need your full address plus telephone number. 

   Send it to my email: apkeeler21@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you. Jumua Mubarak!

     Best wishes,

         Ali Keeler

Ali Keeler2 years ago

Telephone numbers

Assalamu alaikum,

     Dear donors,

         I´m in the process of sending out the CDs, but in addition to the full address I also need a phone number so that in case there is a problem with the sending the mail company can contact you. 

       Look forward to hearing from you.

           Best wishes,

               Ali keeler

Ali Keeler2 years ago

Shifa Free Digital Download

As-salaamu'alaykum,


Thank you for supporting the recording of Al Firdaus Ensemble’s new album Shifa! 


Please follow this link to claim your free Digital Download of the new album, which Includes the Full Digital Album, with all 16 tracks and a digital booklet.


Please enter the discount code LGSHIFA at checkout to claim your free download!


https://alfirdausensemble.com/discount/LGSHIFA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fshifa-digital-download


Best wishes,

Al-Firdaus Ensemble

Ali Keeler2 years ago

Please send address!

Hello everbody!

     For all those who donated 25€ or more, we need to receive your postal address in order to send you your CD, unless you are coming to one of our UK concerts in which case let us know so we can prepare your CD for you and remind us of the amount you donated.

       Here is the link to our UK program:http:shifa.link/

      Best wishes,

          Ali Keeler







Ali Keeler2 years ago

The Shifa album nearly ready for sending

Assalamu alaikum and greeting of peace to all our donors,

We are happy to announce that within days we will receive the CDs from the factory. We apologise for the delay and thankyou for your patience.

    We will be touring the UK from September 9 onwards so if any of you can come to a concert we can give you your CD personally. 

Otherwise, for those who have donated 25€ onwards make sure to send your postal address to apkeeler21@gmail.com so we can send you your copy. 

     Best wishes,

         Ali keeler (on behalf of Al Firdaus Ensemble)

Ali Keeler3 years ago

We made it! Thankyou!!

Dear supporters,

      Alhamdulillah, with God´s grace we have reached our target.

Thankyou for your support. 

      We have already made good progress with the recording but we still have way to go before the album will be ready. We estimate that the physical copy should be ready by November inshaAllah. 

       We will keep you updated and invite you to follow us on social media in Facebook and Instagram where we will be sharing photos from the studio. 

       Jazakumullahu khairan!

            with blessings and peace,

                  Ali Keeler and Al Firdaus Ensemble

Ali Keeler3 years ago

Hope and Healing


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          Dear Supporters,

           Wishing you all a blessed, happy and prosperous new Hijri year.
Thanks to your support we are now well on our way in the journey to producing Shifa. 
As we enter the new year we are full of hope and longing for healing and we pray that this album will be a source of healing.
 There are just 5 days left of our campaign. Reach out to your friends and family and encourage them to support the project so we can reach our target.   

       For some more insights about the project you can watch a recent interview  by Medina Tenour Whiteman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lILdyXmLt4&t=28s
                 

     With peace and blessings,
    
  
           Ali Keeler and Al Firdaus Ensemble


Ali Keeler3 years ago

Eid Mubarak!

Assalamu alaikum,

       Dear supporters.

            Wishing you a blessed joyful Eid with your families.

We are deeply grateful for the support that we have received from you all. We are over halfway to reaching our target. 

    Please spread the word and encourage your friends and family to support the campaign so we can reach our target in the next few days. 

        Best wishes,

            Ali Keeler


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Ali Keeler3 years ago

Thank you for your Support, 10 Days Remaining for Shifa Campaign

Thank you for your Support10 Days Remaining for Shifa Campaign


Assalamualaikum,


Dear Supporters,


Dhul Hijjah Mubarak.


We would like to express our deepest thanks to all those who have generously supported this campaign.


We have gone a long way but we have still got quite a way to reach our target. We still need your support. Please share this campaign with your friends and families and promote on your networks so that we can make Shifa a reality, God Willing.


Join the campaign via LaunchGood: https://launchgood.com/shifaalbum


To view the Shifa crowdfunding campaign launch webinar: https://bit.ly/shifa-webinar


To support Shifa, we are auctioning beautiful pieces of artwork contributed by world-renowned artists (with more to follow):


Bid for ‘Nostalgia’ by Mohamad Hafez

Bid for ‘The Closest One’ by Nuria Garcia Masip


Your continued support is truly appreciated.


With Peace and Blessings,


Ali Keeler

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