(headline image: Simon Shaheen – photo by Keith Getter) On Sunday, March 2, 2025, acclaimed Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso Simon Shaheen will lead an…
Simon Shaheen Ensemble to Celebrate Palestinian Music at Corpus Christi Church
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Solace for troubled times – Banyan Tree presents spiritual music concert series in India
Mumbai-based cultural events organization Banyan Tree launched the 24th edition of its spiritual music concert series in Bengaluru this week. Titled Ruhaniyat – Seeking the…
Simon Shaheen to Perform Music of the Arab World in Brooklyn
(headline image: Simon Shaheen – Photo by Jack Vartoogian, Front Row Photos) Renowned ‘ud (oud) player Simon Shaheen is set to perform at Roulette in…
Syrian Oud Virtuoso and Composer Hames Bitar
(headline image: Hames Bitar at Casa Árabe in 2016) Syrian oud player and composer Hames Bitar currently lives in Madrid, Spain. His artistic trajectory is…
Ara Dinkjian, Arsen Petrosyan and String Quartet to Perform at Roulette in New York City
Ara Dinkjian, Arsen Petrosyan and String Quartet from the Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony are set to perform on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at…
Madedonian Tradition Redefined on Dobrila & Dorian Duo 2
Dobrila & Dorian Duo – Dobrila & Dorian Duo 2 (SJF Records, 2023) Dobrila Grasheska and Dorian Jovanovic introduce the listener to a fascinating exploration…
Aleph Quintet’s “Shapes of Silence” Spotlights Belgian and North African World Jazz Sensations
Aleph Quintet – Shapes of Silence (Igloo Records, 2023) Aleph Quintet’s Shapes of Silence presents the remarkable talents of young musicians based in Belgium. One…
Oud Virtuoso Joseph Tawadros Releases Solo Master Work
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…
Syria, Iran, and India Unite in Musical Harmony with ‘Istehlal’ by Mohamad Zatari Trio
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…
Karim Baggili Presents ‘Ocho Manos – Tome 1’: A Fusion of Rhythms and Cultures
Karim Baggili – Ocho Manos – Tome 1. (Take The Bus, 2023) Karim Baggili is a name that has been familiar to world music enthusiasts…