Aynur is one of the leading figures in the Kurdish music scene. Her talent and dedication was recognized with a Berklee College of Music award.…
Interview with Iconic Kurdish Artist Aynur
Tag: Middle Eastern music
Rasm Almashan Releases Yemenia
Yemenia is a recently released album by Polish–Yemeni artist Rasm Almashan. She was born in Poland of Yemeni origin and grew up in Aden, Yemen…
International Showcase Visa For Music Open Till April 30
The deadline to apply for a showcase at Visa For Music is April 30, 2020. The 7th edition of Visa For Music, the professional music…
All-Female Ensemble Celebrates Middle Eastern Musical Connections
Divahn – Shalhevet (Divahn, 2020) Divahn is an all-female American ensemble based in New York City that specializes in Jewish music from the Middle East.…
Gao Hong & Issam Rafea to Release From Our World To Yours
Chinese pipa master Gao Hong and Syrian oud virtuoso Issam Rafea are set to release an album titled From Our World To Yours on Arc…
Globe-spanning Folk and Medieval Songs and Rhythms
Lamia Bèdioui and Solis Barki – Fin’amor (Lamia Bèdioui, 2019 reissue) Greece-based Tunisian singer Lamia Bèdioui and Greek multi-instrumentalist Solis Barki originally released this album,…
Sahba Motallebi and Rahim AlHaj at Merkin Hall
Even the instruments were beautiful at The World Music Institute’s presentation of Sahba Motallebi and Rahim AlHaj in concert at Merkin Hall on February 15th.…
Sahba Motallebi and Rahim AlHaj to Perform in New York City
Two masters of Middle Eastern string music, Iranian tar master Sahba Motallebi and Iraqi ud virtuoso Rahim AlHaj are set to on Saturday, February 15,…
Visa For Music 2020 Showcase Call for Submissions
The 7th edition of Visa For Music, the professional music market and festival focused on African and Middle-Eastern music, is now accepting submissions. The conference…
The Splendid Kurdish Ensemble Nishtiman Project
Nishtiman Project – Kobane (Accords Croisés AC 164, 2016), Collection Vox Populi Nishtiman Project is an extraordinary ensemble that performs contemporary folk music deeply rooted…