(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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Kiangardarup: Robert Zielinski’s Cinematic Voyage Through Music and Nature
Robert Zielinski – Kiangardarup (self-released, 2024) Kiangardarup, a mesmerizing album by Robert Zielinski, is an hour-long suite for violin, wooden flute, cello, and bouzouki. The…
Lissa Schneckenburger: A Multifaceted Voice in Contemporary Acoustic Music
Lissa Schneckenburger, a Vermont-based fiddle player, composer, and songwriter, has been a prominent figure in the American acoustic music scene for over two decades. Born…
The Violin: A Cherished Instrument Across Time and Genres
(headline image: Antonio Giuliani etude violin by Kennedy Violins) The violin, often called a fiddle in informal or folk music contexts, is a wooden string…
Wandress, Debut Single by Dazzling Fiddler Ari Urban
“Wandress” is Ari Urban’s debut single as a solo artist. Urban is a classically trained violinist who has transcended musical genres through collaborating with musicians,…
Exceptional World Fusion by Fiddler Pooya Eshghinejad
Iranian violinist Pooya Eshghinejad applies an excellent melding of traditional and jazz inspirations throughout “Panjdari,” showcasing not only his own skills but those of his…
Deanie Richardson Receives IBMA’s Fiddle Player of the Year Award
Sister Sadie founding member Deanie Richardson was presented the Fiddle Player of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. This is Richardson’s second…
Jyotsna Srikanth’s ‘Carnatic Nomad’ A Transcendent Violin Exploration of South Indian Music
Jyotsna Srikanth – Carnatic Nomad (Naxos World, 2024) Jyotsna Srikanth is a distinguished British-Indian violinist devoted to advancing the presence of Carnatic (South Indian classical)…
Arun Ramamurthy Trio Illuminates ‘New Moon’: A Jazz-Carnatic Fusion
Arun Ramamurthy Trio – New Moon (Greenleaf Music, 2024) Arun Ramamurthy Trio explores the intersections of American jazz and Indian classical music, reflecting a shared…
Alicia Svigals Awarded 2024 NYSCA/NYFA Fellowship in Folk/Traditional Arts
Alicia Svigals, a violinist, composer, and founding member of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics, has been awarded a 2024 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in Folk/Traditional Arts. Svigals is…