Firas Zreik & His Ensemble are set to perform on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:00pm at Roulette in New York City. Master qanun (zither)…
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Palestinian Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer Zafer Tawil
Zafer Tawil is a Palestinian composer and virtuoso musician born in East Jerusalem who is skilled at playing various musical instruments such as oud, violin,…
View More Palestinian Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer Zafer TawilAn Introduction to the Kanun, the Versatile Plucked Zither
The kanun, also referred to as qanun, is a type of stringed musical instrument that holds an important place in traditional Middle Eastern and North…
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Firas Zreik – Salute (Levantine Music, 2023) Salute is the first full-length album by Firas Zreik, a remarkable composer, kanun virtuoso, and educator. The album…
View More A Triumph of the Kanun Sound and NuanceJoe’s Pub in New York Reveals the 2022 Habibi Music Festival
Eclectic music venue Joe’s Pub, in New York City, has announced the Habibi Festival’s full lineup of artists for its second annual edition, which will…
View More Joe’s Pub in New York Reveals the 2022 Habibi Music FestivalInterview with Qanun Master Maya Youssef
Acclaimed Syrian qanun (hammered dulcimer) player Maya Youssef recently released a new album titled “Finding Home” that reached number one at the Transglobal World Music…
View More Interview with Qanun Master Maya YoussefMaya Youssef, Number 1 Artist at the Transglobal World Music Chart in September 2022
“Finding Home” by acclaimed Syrian musician Maya Youssef is the Number One album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in September 2022. More about “Finding…
View More Maya Youssef, Number 1 Artist at the Transglobal World Music Chart in September 2022Superb Qanun Performances by Maya Youssef
Maya Youssef – Finding Home (Seven Gates, 2022) Syrian qanun (Arabic zither) master Maya Youssef has released her second album titled “Finding Home“. The new…
View More Superb Qanun Performances by Maya YoussefSplendid Jedid
Osama Abdulrasol Quintet – Jedid (Home Records, 2016) Jedid is an excellent album by Belgium-based Iraqi qanun maestro and composer Osama Abdulrasol. His quintet features…
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Formed by professional musicians from several countries (Syria, Egypt, Morocco and Spain) and under the direction of Abdel Karim, this ensemble has the purpose of…
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