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Christine Zayed - Kama Kuntu cover artwork. An illustration of the artist's face in black and pink. With tree branches and flowers on her left side.

Album reviews

Christine Zayed Bridges Arabic Tradition and Modernity with Kama Kuntu

Tyler Bennet January 5, 2025 No Comments Arabic music Christine Zayed kanun Palestinian music qanun world music

Christine Zayed – Kama Kuntu (T-Rec., 2024) Christine Zayed, a Palestinian-born singer, composer, arranger, and kanun (qanun) master, has captivated audiences with her innovative approach…

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The album cover for Alva by Mari Boine is a mix of natural and symbolic elements. Central to the composition is a white animal skull, possibly a deer or a similar creature, resting on a bed of lush greenery dotted with red berries and purple flowers. Draped over the skull is a reflective, circular ornament, resembling a cluster of sequins or mirrored disks. A vivid burst of color emerges from the left side, with diagonal streaks of pink, orange, and yellow.

Charts

Mari Boine Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for January 2025

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Alva by Mari Boine has claimed the number one position on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of January 2025. Mari Boine is…

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Christine Zayed - @ charléliephoto. The artist standing on stage.

Artist Profiles

Christine Zayed: An Expert Kanun Performer

Angel Romero December 23, 2024 No Comments Christine Zayed world music

Born into a musically inclined Palestinian family and raised between Jerusalem and Ramallah, Christine Zayed was introduced early to classical and contemporary Arabic music, as…

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