AI is struggling to hear the Gulf’s music
· Cairo time
When I arrived in Abu Dhabi 13 years ago, I had an idea. As a composer, I had previously worked in Portugal on developing computer programmes capable of generating music, including jazz. I wanted to explore whether similar technology could be used to create music inspired by the traditions of the Gulf.There was just one problem – I couldn’t find the recordings. Everyone I spoke to described the richness and diversity of the region’s music, but…
