3 Ways Don Cherry Mentored Cheb i Sabbah in 1970s New York

Introduced him to world music fusion Don Cherry, the trumpeter and world music pioneer, exposed Cheb i Sabbah to a blend of global sounds that shaped his later work.

Guided his approach to cross-cultural collaboration Cherry taught Sabbah how to merge different musical traditions without losing their integrity, a skill Sabbah used throughout his career.

Provided a model for experimental artistry Cherry’s unconventional style and openness to diverse influences inspired Sabbah to pursue his own eclectic path in music.