The kanun, also referred to as qanun, is a type of stringed musical instrument that holds an important place in traditional Middle Eastern and North…
An Introduction to the Kanun, the Versatile Plucked Zither
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Syrian Music Preservation Initiative to Present Love and Loss: Traditional Music of Syria at Carnegie Hall
The Syrian Music Preservation Initiative (SMPI) will commemorate its fifth anniversary with an evening of classical music from Syria, entitled Love and Loss. The event…
Middle Eastern Band Danûk Release New single ‘De Çêkin’
Danûk, a musical collective comprised of exiled Middle Eastern musicians, has recently released the second single entitled ‘De Çêkin’ from their highly anticipated debut album…
Middle Eastern Band Danûk Unveil Lead Single, “Axir Zemana”
Danûk, a collective of Middle Eastern musicians who were forced into exile, have announced their debut album, Morîk, set to release on May 19, 2023,…
Artist Profiles: Syrian Kurdish band Danûk
In the midst of a chaotic period in Istanbul, Danûk emerged in 2015. The group, consisting of graduates from Syria’s finest music and fine arts…
Sufi Ensemble Jawa Reveals ‘Last Breaths from Aleppo’ Music Video
The Jawa ensemble has released a music video titled ‘Last Breaths from Aleppo.’ The rich musical Sufi tradition has been transmitted orally in Aleppo, Syria,…
Interview with Qanun Master Maya Youssef
Acclaimed Syrian qanun (hammered dulcimer) player Maya Youssef recently released a new album titled “Finding Home” that reached number one at the Transglobal World Music…
Maya Youssef, Number 1 Artist at the Transglobal World Music Chart in September 2022
“Finding Home” by acclaimed Syrian musician Maya Youssef is the Number One album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in September 2022. More about “Finding…
Superb Qanun Performances by Maya Youssef
Maya Youssef – Finding Home (Seven Gates, 2022) Syrian qanun (Arabic zither) master Maya Youssef has released her second album titled “Finding Home“. The new…
Marthe Valle and Syrian artists Release Every child is a prophet
Norwegian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer Marthe Valle has recorded an album with Syrian musicians titled Every child is a prophet (Kirkelig Kulturverksted). The project addresses…