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Malian Musician and Educator Idrissa Soumaoro
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Kavita Shah – Cape Verdean Blues (2023) Award-winning vocalist, composer, and educator Kavita Shah has just released her album, Cape Verdean Blues, through the new…
View More Journey to Sodade: Kavita Shah’s Latest Album Pays Tribute to Cesária Évora and Cape Verdean CultureThe Timeless Odyssey of the Santur: From Ancient Assyria to Persia and Beyond
The santur, an ancient musical instrument with roots in the region now known as Iran, holds a rich history and influence across various cultures. Dating…
View More The Timeless Odyssey of the Santur: From Ancient Assyria to Persia and BeyondThe Rich Musical Traditions of Tushetian Culture
Various Artists – Made in Zemo Alvani: Batsbi (Tsova Tushetian) Music from Georgia (Antonovka Records, 2022) Made in Zemo Alvani: Batsbi (Tsova Tushetian) Music from…
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Mashkoor Ali Khan, born on February 27, 1957, is a distinguished Indian classical singer and instructor from the Kirana musical tradition. He is the grandson…
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Zafer Tawil is a Palestinian composer and virtuoso musician born in East Jerusalem who is skilled at playing various musical instruments such as oud, violin,…
View More Palestinian Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer Zafer TawilAchim Seifert Explores the Fusion of Musical Worlds in “Dünyalar”
Double Moon Records has released Dünyalar, the latest album by electric bassist Achim Seifert. With a career spanning over a decade, Seifert has garnered critical…
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