S&S Presents is thrilled to host fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto, with a special opening set from local artist Abu Zeyn who will be sharing original nasheeds/hymns inspired by both Sufi and Ancient Egyptian spiritual modalities.

Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies and masterful fingerstyle guitar. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.

TROY LISTENING ROOM
Sunday, December 20
3:30 PM - doors open
4:00 PM - music starts

PLEASE NOTE: the venue address will be provided in the confirmation email sent to all ticket-buyers. We are located in South Troy, NY, a few blocks south of the canal. If you have any questions about the location or event before purchasing tickets, please contact us at sspresents518@gmail.com.

* All ages welcome
* BYO (feel free to bring your own drinks/snacks)
* This venue is not ADA accessible and requires walking up a short flight of stairs to enter.
* Tickets are sliding-scale and support the artists. Please select the price tier that you feel most comfortable with. 

Hiroya Tsukamoto

Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life.

Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, Japanese National Television (NHK), International Storytelling Center, and the United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022.

Abu Zeyn

Abu Zeyn أبو زين creates rhythmic tapestries by weaving live guitar, clarinet and vocal loops with soulful improvisation. He will be sharing original nasheeds/hymns inspired by both Sufi and Ancient Egyptian spiritual modalities. Musically, these compositions draw from the wells of Jazz and Arab Classical and Folk Music, all of which are inherently improvisatory.

Abu Zeyn is a child of the Nile River and the Arabian Desert. His ears were raised on the sounds of braying donkeys, the call to prayer and tuktuk soundsystems.