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22 May, 2026Print
Ibrahim Maalouf Shares “CHASING THE SUN” Featuring Spanish Quartet Las Migas & Master Accordionist Richard Galliano
New Album Trumpets of Michel-Ange II Out June 12Listen to “CHASING THE SUN” Here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/chasingthesun
May 22, 2026 — French-Lebanese trumpeter/composer and two-time GRAMMY nominee Ibrahim Maalouf has shared “CHASING THE SUN,” the second single from his forthcoming album Trumpets of Michel-Ange II, out June 12. Maalouf brings together an exceptional lineup that fuses the sounds of the Middle East with the music of Spain, France, Italy and beyond: Las Migas, the all-female Spanish quartet known for their modern flamenco sound, and France-based, Italy-born Richard Galliano, one of the most respected accordionists in the world.
“CHASING THE SUN” embodies the spirit of Trumpets of Michel-Ange II: bringing together heritages, timbres, and cultures. Rhythmic and radiant, the track reflects the principles that have guided Maalouf throughout his career: searching for common ground and striving for togetherness through the universal language of music.
Listen To “CHASING THE SUN” Here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/chasingthesun
Trumpets of Michel-Ange II features a jaw-dropping array of talents from across the globe, including Jon Batiste and Trombone Shorty from New Orleans, Pedrito Martinez and Gonzalo Rubalcaba from Cuba, Palestinian vocalist Nai Barghouti, Ghanaian-American djembe player Weedie Braimah, Indian flautist Rasika Shekar, French accordionist Richard Galliano, Brazilian guitarist Hamilton de Holanda, bassist MonoNeon and gospel singer Anthony Evans and his choir. The album was recorded with an ensemble of trumpeters trained on the rare four valve instrument designed by Maalouf’s father to play the quarter tones central to Middle Eastern music. Its artwork, by Dutch actor and painter Timor Lukacs, reimagines a 1925 photograph of Maalouf’s grandfather’s fanfare in the Lebanese mountain village where Maalouf was born.
Maalouf’s 21st album bursts with an essential feeling of joy and is a thrilling new addition to a catalog of work that explores his musical roots while fusing them with the sounds of nearly every continent. It’s also a showcase for his four valve trumpet, an instrument designed by his father to play the quarter tones so prevalent in the music of the Middle East. The album is the continuation of a new musical series that Maalouf embarked on in 2024, Trumpets of Michel-Ange, which led to a performance on KEXP and an interview with NPR’s 1A. Maalouf has previously been featured in the New Yorker, New York Times, NPR and performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Maalouf will also return to tour North America for the first time in two years. The June 19-July 1 run includes the Montreal, Toronto and Blue Note (NYC) Jazz Festivals, The Troubadour in Los Angeles, and the FIFA Fan Fest concert in Vancouver on June 25. Maalouf also recently announced his biggest headlining concert ever: he will celebrate 20 years of live concerts at the 40,000 capacity Paris La Defense arena in April of 2027 (the largest arena in all of Europe). He has previously headlined the Accor Arena in Paris three times. Full concert itinerary here: https://www.ibrahimmaalouf.com/en/accueil/concerts/
While preparing for the release of his new album, Maalouf has been busy. The “Sexy for You (Remix)” with Jason Derulo and Kevin Gates is out now, and on April 28, he unveiled “ECHO,” an official song for the FIFA World Cup. Maalouf composed the song and is a producer on the track, and it features reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee and Jamaican superstar Shenseea. A bold reimagining of his track “Red & Black Light,” “ECHO” is a stadium-ready anthem as the World Cup draws closer.
Pre-Order Trumpets Of Michel-Ange II here:
https://idol-io.ffm.to/trumpetsofmichelangevol2
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