(headline image: Simon Shaheen – Photo by Jack Vartoogian, Front Row Photos) Renowned ‘ud (oud) player Simon Shaheen is set to perform at Roulette in…
Simon Shaheen to Perform Music of the Arab World in Brooklyn
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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…
Mehmet Polat Launches First Single ‘Introspection’ From New Album “Embodied Poetry”
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,…
Artist Profiles: Oud Player Driss El Maloumi
Berber oud player and composer Driss El Maloumi was born May 25, 1970, in Morocco. He grew up in the agadir area of southern Morocco.…