Israeli Guitarist Guy Gottesfeld and the aptly-named Mixed World Ensemble shine brilliantly on “Origins,” an exquisitely layered piece with Middle Eastern inflections, hypnotic wordless vocals…
View More Splendid Middle Eastern Fusion by Mixed World EnsembleTag: Middle Eastern music
Multifaceted Kurdish Artist Ayfer Düzdaş
Kurdish musician, vocalist, and composer Ayfer Düzdaş was born in 1973 in Koçgiri, Sivas, a region with a deep Kizilbaş Alevi culture. Her family escaped…
View More Multifaceted Kurdish Artist Ayfer DüzdaşOud Virtuoso Joseph Tawadros Releases Solo Master Work
Joseph Tawadros – To Those Who Came Before Us (self-released, 2023) Joseph Tawadros, an Australian-raised musician of Egyptian origin, oud player extraordinaire, masterfully merges ancient…
View More Oud Virtuoso Joseph Tawadros Releases Solo Master WorkSyria, Iran, and India Unite in Musical Harmony with ‘Istehlal’ by Mohamad Zatari Trio
Mohamad Zatari Trio – Istehlal (Zehra Records Berlin, 2023) The Mohamad Zatari Trio’s album, Istehlal, is a unique musical fusion that showcases the talents of…
View More Syria, Iran, and India Unite in Musical Harmony with ‘Istehlal’ by Mohamad Zatari TrioJordi Savall Unveils Oriente Lux – A Harmonious Dialog of Souls
Over the course of the past fifteen years, the illustrious Spanish conductor, composer, and virtuoso viol player, Jordi Savall, has embarked on a profound exploration…
View More Jordi Savall Unveils Oriente Lux – A Harmonious Dialog of SoulsKarim Baggili Presents ‘Ocho Manos – Tome 1’: A Fusion of Rhythms and Cultures
Karim Baggili – Ocho Manos – Tome 1. (Take The Bus, 2023) Karim Baggili is a name that has been familiar to world music enthusiasts…
View More Karim Baggili Presents ‘Ocho Manos – Tome 1’: A Fusion of Rhythms and CulturesGilgamesh, a Fascinating Encounter of Iraqi and Norwegian Musicians
Gilgamesh – Tigris Nights (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2008) Gilgamesh, an innovative world music project, features the collaboration of two talented Iraqi musicians, Amir Saion and Hassan…
View More Gilgamesh, a Fascinating Encounter of Iraqi and Norwegian MusiciansLabyrinth Musical Workshop Announces Summer 2023 Seminars
Labyrinth Musical Workshop have announced the upcoming music seminar for summer 2023. The Labyrinth Musical Workshop was founded in 1982 by Ross Daly, with the…
View More Labyrinth Musical Workshop Announces Summer 2023 SeminarsWorld Music Charts Europe for June 2023: Ana Aïcha Dominates with Top Spot
The album “Ana Aïcha” by Gaïsha has landed at #1 on World Music Charts Europe in June 2023. Gaïsha is the collaboration between Belgian-Moroccan singer…
View More World Music Charts Europe for June 2023: Ana Aïcha Dominates with Top SpotCaptivating Remixes of Omar Faruk Tekbilek’s Creations
Omar Faruk Tekbilek – Spin Remixes (LifeArt, 2023) LifeArt label’s latest offering, the “Spin Remixes” album by Omar Faruk Tekbilek, is finally here to mesmerize…
View More Captivating Remixes of Omar Faruk Tekbilek’s Creations