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Tag: Middle Eastern music

Joseph Tawadros - To Those Who Came Before Us cover artwork
Album reviews

Oud Virtuoso Joseph Tawadros Releases Solo Master Work

Ian Bevington July 31, 2023 2 Comments Egyptian musicJoseph TawadrosMiddle Eastern musicoudworld music

Joseph Tawadros – To Those Who Came Before Us (self-released, 2023) Joseph Tawadros, an Australian-raised musician of Egyptian origin, oud player extraordinaire, masterfully merges ancient…

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Mohamad Zatari Trio -  Istehlal
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Syria, Iran, and India Unite in Musical Harmony with ‘Istehlal’ by Mohamad Zatari Trio

Ian Bevington July 28, 2023 No Comments Middle Eastern musicMohamad Zatari Triooudworld fusionworld music

Mohamad Zatari Trio –  Istehlal (Zehra Records Berlin, 2023) The Mohamad Zatari Trio’s album, Istehlal, is a unique musical fusion that showcases the talents of…

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Jordi Savall - ORIENTE LUX - Dialogue of souls
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Jordi Savall Unveils Oriente Lux – A Harmonious Dialog of Souls

Angel Romero July 13, 2023 No Comments Jordi SavallMiddle Eastern musicworld fusionworld music

Over the course of the past fifteen years, the illustrious Spanish conductor, composer, and virtuoso viol player, Jordi Savall, has embarked on a profound exploration…

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Karim Baggili - Ocho Manos – Tome 1.
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Karim Baggili Presents ‘Ocho Manos – Tome 1’: A Fusion of Rhythms and Cultures

Angel Romero June 23, 2023 No Comments FlamencoKarim BaggiliMiddle Eastern musicoudworld fusionworld music

Karim Baggili – Ocho Manos – Tome 1. (Take The Bus, 2023) Karim Baggili is a name that has been familiar to world music enthusiasts…

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Gilgamesh – Tigris Nights
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Gilgamesh, a Fascinating Encounter of Iraqi and Norwegian Musicians

Angel Romero June 17, 2023 No Comments Arabic musicGilgameshIraqi musicMiddle Eastern musicworld fusionworld music

Gilgamesh – Tigris Nights (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2008) Gilgamesh, an innovative world music project, features the collaboration of two talented Iraqi musicians, Amir Saion and Hassan…

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Labyrinth Musical Workshop Announces Summer 2023 Seminars

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2023 No Comments Greek musicLabyrinth Musical WorkshopMiddle Eastern musicSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Labyrinth Musical Workshop have announced the upcoming music seminar for summer 2023. The Labyrinth Musical Workshop was founded in 1982 by Ross Daly, with the…

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World Music Charts Europe for June 2023: Ana Aïcha Dominates with Top Spot

World Music Central News Room May 31, 2023 No Comments funkGaïshaMiddle Eastern musicworld fusionworld music

The album “Ana Aïcha” by Gaïsha has landed at #1 on World Music Charts Europe in June 2023. Gaïsha is the collaboration between Belgian-Moroccan singer…

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Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Spin Remixes
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Captivating Remixes of Omar Faruk Tekbilek’s Creations

Angel Romero May 8, 2023 No Comments global electronicaMiddle Eastern musicOmar Faruk TekbilekTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Omar Faruk Tekbilek – Spin Remixes (LifeArt, 2023) LifeArt label’s latest offering, the “Spin Remixes” album by Omar Faruk Tekbilek, is finally here to mesmerize…

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Mehmet Polat - Embodied Poetry
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Mehmet Polat Launches First Single ‘Introspection’ From New Album “Embodied Poetry”

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2023 No Comments Mehmet PolatMiddle Eastern musicoududworld fusionworld music

Mehmet Polat, a renowned ud player and composer, has announced the release of his latest album, Embodied Poetry, on June 23, 2023. As a preview,…

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Simon Shaheen - The Music Of Mohamed Abdel Wahab
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The Music Of Mohamed Abdel Wahab, a Masterful Arabic Music Recording by Simon Shaheen

Angel Romero October 5, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicEgyptian musicMiddle Eastern musicMohamed Abdel WahaboudSimon Shaheenworld music

Simon Shaheen – The Music Of Mohamed Abdel Wahab (Zehra, 2022) The Music of Mohamed Abdel Wahab is a remastered reissue of one of Simon…

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