Meet Adham Al-Sayyad—a materials engineer, master of the Egyptian kawala flute, and founder of Belong, a Luxembourg-based community celebrating cultural heritage. In this chat, Adam shares how he discovered the kawala, the life lessons from his mentor, and his passion for preserving tradition through music. We also explore how he balances the precision of engineering with the spirituality of art and why fostering genuine connections helps people truly feel they belong—no matter where they come from. Unspoken Layers is also available on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3c27Q7o6DL61JjVToaqwvm?si=DYHahhspQFGBAY75rAto1g Find out more about the artists involved: Belong Luxembourg: https://www.youtube.com/@UCrohTGZdaHIrHNDVHj7Qpag The thumbnail is taken by: Elmano Pereira https://www.elmanopereira.com/ 0:01 Opening Music & Intro 1:59 Welcoming Adam: Engineer, Kaala Player & Founder of Belong 3:06 Discovering the Kaala & Early Mentorship Lessons 9:12 Copying vs. Originality, Tradition & Emotional Expression 20:02 Moving to Luxembourg: Balancing Engineering & Art 34:11 Teaching, Audience Connection & Preserving Culture 50:02 Founding Belong: Building Community & First Milestones 1:05:01 Challenges, Trust & Serving with the Right Intention 1:18:01 Spiritual Practice, Letting Go & Finding Deeper Purpose 1:34:01 Meaning of Life, Community Advice & Closing Reflections