Palestinian ‘ud player and composer, Adel Salameh was born in Nablus, Palestine, in 1966. He started performing as a soloist while still living in the…
Artist Profiles: Adel Salameh
Tag: Arabic music
Artist Profiles: Abdel Karim Ensemble
Formed by professional musicians from several countries (Syria, Egypt, Morocco and Spain) and under the direction of Abdel Karim, this ensemble has the purpose of…
Artist Profiles: Abboud Abdel Aal
Palestinian musician Abboud Abdel Aal (also spelled Abboud Abdel’Al) was born in 1929. He started his musical career while he was only 7 years old.…
Artist Profiles: Abdullah Chhadeh
Abdullah Chhadeh is one of the Arab world’s most innovative qanun players. He has re-designed the traditional oriental instrument by the addition of an octave,…
Simon Shaheen to present Arab music and flamenco fusion in New York
Oud maestro Simon Shaheen and special guests will present a musical program that brings to life the Arab music of Al-Andalus and blends it with…
Arab music meets flamenco in Zafir, Musical Winds from North Africa to Andalucía
Simon Shaheen & Qantara with special guests Nidal Ibourk, Auxi Fernandez and Juan Pérez Rodríguez are set to perform on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at…
Interview with Trio Joubran, Performers at Rainforest World Music Festival 2012
Palestinian act Trio Joubran is scheduled to perform at the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival. The festival takes place July 13 –…
Oud Virtuoso Nizar Rohana Releases first Album
Palestinian musician Nizar Rohana recently released his first CD, titled Sard (Narration). On Sard, the authenticity of the “Oud language” is highly maintained, yet, refreshing…
Salsas and Salaams
The Rough Guide to Latin Arabia (World Music Network RGNET 1175CD, 2006) The connections between Latin and Arabic music should come as no surprise. The…
The Chéhadé brothers
The Chéhadé brothers are singer-songwriters from Jerusalem. They were born and raised in a family where art had an important place. Their home was an…