Heavily influenced by Afghan and Indian music, the electro-world of Kabul Workshop was a workshop of musical research where the resulting melodies were a direct expression of the state of mind of their creators; a bridge between their different cultures. Franceso Russo and Khaled Arman met in 1998. The intellectual and spiritual complicity that united them nourished their artistic collaboration. Both musicians came from a classical background. Khaled Arman is an Afghan musician and Francesco Russo is from Naples (Italy). Their artistic journey, their curiosity nourished their Kabul Workshop compositions, electronic extension of the musicians’ projects.
Composers: Francesco Russo: electronic, piano; Khaled Arman: rubab, Afghan strings
Musicians: Massoud Raonaq (born in Kabul, Afghanistan): voices and harmonium; Francesco Russo (born in Naples, Italy): keyboards, piano, mix, sound structures; Ikram Khan (born in Jaipur, India): Sarangi; Mostafa Benhmad (born in Meknes, Morocco): ud and violin
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
