Capture the sound and qualities of a warrior-poet! Antarah ibn Shaddad al-'Absi, known as Antar, was a sixth-century Arabian warrior whose life has been recorded in his poetry: a romantic, a man of courage and chivalry, a slave and a hero, skilled with weapons, horses, and the language of poetry. With engaging yet highly accessible parts and an exotic sound, this one will be a favorite of musicians and audiences.