Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation

10/10/2026

Dear Assyrian Community, We are pleased to share an upcoming community event hosted by the Assyrian American Association of San Jose.

Assyrian poet John Shahidi will be joined by Honiball Joseph, our Founder and CEO, at the Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation. The evening will feature an intimate conversation celebrating our heritage through music and dialogue.

- Admission is free and open to the community.
- Please share the event to your friends and family across San Jose and Northern California.

09/06/2026

Experience the soul of our heritage! Treasures of Assyrian Song captures raw passion with a breathtaking collection of works by Honiball Joseph alongside timeless Assyrian composers.

Composed, Orchestrated & Conducted: Honiball Joseph
Vocals: Eilbret Domain & Janelle Yausif
Performance: The Gilgamesh Ensemble
Recording Studio: The Legendary Village Studios
Producer: Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation
Sponsor: Assyrian Foundation of America (San Francisco)

Get your copy now on Bandcamp! (Link in bio)

09/04/2026

Experience the soul of our heritage! Treasures of Assyrian Song captures raw passion with a breathtaking collection of works by Honiball Joseph alongside timeless Assyrian composers.

Composed, Orchestrated & Conducted: Honiball Joseph
Vocals: Eilbret Domain & Janelle Yausif
Performance: The Gilgamesh Ensemble
Recording Studio: The Legendary Village Studios
Producer: Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation
Sponsor: Assyrian Foundation of America (San Francisco)

Get your copy now on Bandcamp!
https://honiball.bandcamp.com/album/treasure-of-assyrian-songs

08/24/2026

Diving into the timeless, hypnotic world of Erik Satie. 🎹✨
غرق شدن در دنیای بی‌زمان و هیپنوتیزم‌کننده اریک ساتی. 🎶
#پیانو

07/10/2026

Honored to be featured in Bold Journey Magazine discussing my 41-year musical path and the 17-year journey behind The Gilgamesh Opera! Check out the full interview, and how you can collaborate with the Gilgamesh Foundation, at the link below:

https://boldjourney.com/meet-honiball-joseph

We're excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Honiball Joseph. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation with Honiball below. Hi Honiball, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start ...

06/06/2026

We are proud to introduce a powerful new album release from Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation, out now on our label, Gilgamesh Stream.

This album features deeply moving new music written by seven young composers from Iran. Created during a time of war, these artists have channeled their shared experiences, raw emotions, and resilience through the undeniable power of music.
Bringing these heavy, emotional compositions to life is the incredibly talented Mason Moy, who masterfully performs the pieces on tuba and bass trombone.

Listen now and experience the voices of a new generation of composers.

🎶 Link in bio to listen.
BassTrombone ContemporaryMusic MusicResilience AlbumRelease NewAlbum

05/07/2026

From the earth, life begins.
One of the most visually striking moments of the night was the creation of Enkidu, rising directly from the mud. It was a raw, powerful scene that captivated the audience. But what truly moved us was the reaction to his tragic end. Seeing the audience genuinely brought to tears over the death of a character born from clay proved the timeless power of this ancient brotherhood.
Did the bond between Gilgamesh and Enkidu move you?

05/05/2026

We set out to create a musical language that felt simultaneously ancient and entirely new.
It was thrilling to see how deeply the music resonated. For everyday listeners, it was an emotional journey they instantly connected with. But for the musicians in the crowd, it was a puzzle, the modes, the scales, and the melodies defied standard expectations. It sounded like a lost world brought back to life.
Let the music speak to you. Have you ever heard anything quite like it? 🎼

05/04/2026

Transporting you back to Mesopotamia wasn't just about what you saw and heard, it was about what you tasted.
Pairing the performance with ancient recipes and fresh pomegranate juice turned the night into a full sensory feast. The most amazing part? These 4,000-year-old dishes were a completely new discovery for everyone. Not just the American guests, but the Assyrian and Iranian attendees as well!
The recipes were unfamiliar and surprising, but absolutely delicious. It was incredible to watch the entire audience bond over exploring this shared, ancient menu.
What was your favorite part of the feast? 🍷🍇