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World Music Central » Arabic music
2w ago
Christine Zayed – Kama Kuntu (T-Rec., 2024) Christine Zayed, a Palestinian-born singer, composer, arranger, and kanun (qanun) master, has captivated audiences with her innovative approach…
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World Music Central » Arabic music
3w ago
The songs of Iman Kandoussi by Al Andaluz Project has secured the top spot on Limur, the Iberian Roots Music Chart for the 4th Quarter…
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World Music Central » Arabic music
1M ago
Maouzoun, Inger Hannisdal, Shble Saleem – Maouzoun (Fiol, 2024) Maouzoun, the collaborative project by Syrian oud player Shble Saleem and Norwegian violinist Inger Hannisdal, intertwines…
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World Music Central » Arabic music
1M ago
Didon – Malak (Electrofone, 2024) The Didon duo is back with Malak (Angel), another fantastic album that elegantly brings together Arabic and North African rhythms…
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World Music Central » Arabic music
1M ago
Palestinian vocalist Nibal Malshi is set to perform at Roulette in New York on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Malshi, a graduate of…
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1M ago
(headline image: Israa Shalaby – Photo by Sachyn Mital) The Habibi Festival has returned for its fourth year, October 8 – 12, 2024. The event…
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(headline image: Simon Shaheen – Photo by Jack Vartoogian, Front Row Photos) Renowned ‘ud (oud) player Simon Shaheen is set to perform at Roulette in…
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1M ago
Jawa – Last Breaths from Aleppo (Muziekpublique, 2023) Multinational ensemble Jawa plays transfixing music that is rooted in Sufi practices. Indeed, Jawa is dedicated to…
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World Music Central » Arabic music
1M ago
Firas Zreik & His Ensemble are set to perform on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:00pm at Roulette in New York City. Master qanun (zither)…
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1M ago
(headline photo: Two Luis Taberna images from the video Variaciones 4/4 Darbuka, Dohola, Frame Drums & Riq) Luis Taberna is a percussionist specializing in oriental…
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