Denmark-based Egyptian singer Fatma Zidan was the winner of the Danish World Awards in 2008 and 2010. Although she trained as a classical harp player,…
Artist Profiles: Fatma Zidan
Tag: Arabic music
Hypnotically Captivating Infinite Hope
Amjad Ali Khan, Rahim AlHaj, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan – Infinite Hope (Ur Music, 2016) Swimming in a plumy lushness, Infinite Hope,…
Artist Profiles: Ahmed Omar
Born in Egypt to an Eritrean father, Ahmed took his first steps in music at a Nubian music institute in downtown Cairo. He started with…
Artist Profiles: Adnan Joubran
Adnan Joubran was born 1985 in Nazareth (Palestine), to a musical family of singers, oud makers and players. He made his debut on the international…
Artist Profiles: Adel Shams Eddine
Adel Shams Eddine (also spelled Adel Shams El Din) was born in Cairo in 1950, but is currently living in France. He has been one…
Artist Profiles: Adel Salameh
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: 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…