Arabic Music CD?- Chad to the Bone - World Music CentralChad to the BoneWorld Music CentralReflective of the land from which she hails, Mitchala's vocal style has both Arabic intonations and Sahel spunk. It's a combination that gives her songs of government corruption, women's rights, unity and African splendor a ring of truth that the ... […]
- OWWA sets Arabic language seminar - Inquirer.netOWWA sets Arabic language seminarInquirer.netParticipants may choose either of the two set-ups: play their own musical instrument or perform a capella. Minus-one performances is also allowed provided that the music accompaniment comes from an original music CD. Application forms are available at ...and more » […]
- Photo Flash: First Look at AINADAMAR at Long Beach Opera - Broadway WorldPhoto Flash: First Look at AINADAMAR at Long Beach OperaBroadway WorldA fusion of flamenco, Arabic and Western music with electronic sound design, Alex Ross in the New Yorker called Ainadamar “sensationally beautiful throughout.” International flamenco singer Jesus Montoya, featured performer on the Grammy Award-winning ... […]
- Ahmad Al Khatib & Youssef Hbeisch - RootsWorldRootsWorldAhmad Al Khatib & Youssef HbeischRootsWorldYet it is also music guided by the deep influences of traditional Arabic song, with more than a nod, in Al Khatib's case, to the work of Iraqi oud playing shaman Jamil Bashir. Hbeisch, the percussionist here, has slurped up Latin rhythms from Cuba and ... […]
- Home bittersweet home - IranianHome bittersweet homeIranianDuring the 13 hours flight I listened to some old Arabic music taking me back to my childhood when we used to gather to watch Abdolhalim Hafez the Egyptian heart throb with heavenly voice. When the song “Any tear of sadness' No No No “began to fill my ... […]
- Nonesuch Events for the Weekend of May 4–6 - Nonesuch RecordsNonesuch RecordsNonesuch Events for the Weekend of May 4–6Nonesuch RecordsThe concert features songs from the Mermaid Avenue albums, on which he and Wilco set Guthrie's words to music. Nonesuch Records recently released the three CD-plus-DVD set Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions, about which Pitchfork writes: "What's ... […]
- Spare Times — For Children, for May 4-10 - New York TimesSpare Times — For Children, for May 4-10New York TimesThey have their own TV show on Disney Junior, and here they'll perform songs from their new CD/DVD, “Rock-O-Matic.” At 1:30 and 4:30 pm, Best Buy Theater, 1515 Broadway, at 44th Street, (212) 930-1950, imaginationmovers.com; $29.50 to $49.50. […]
- Ottmar Liebert's New CD 'Dune' - MarketWatch (press release)Ottmar Liebert's New CD 'Dune'MarketWatch (press release)(See Ottmar's Diary on this project at www.ottmarliebert.com/diary/?p=6574 ) Ottmar plays with an Arabic scale he found on the internet on track #3 'Horse', switches between rumba and a 6/8 beat on 'Shadow', records a beautiful piece in 5/4, ...and more » […]
- Davy Graham, Anthology 1961-2007 Lost Tapes, CD review - Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukDavy Graham, Anthology 1961-2007 Lost Tapes, CD reviewTelegraph.co.uk"Definitions are limitations" he liked to say, and the man who busked all over Europe and north Africa as a youngster was ahead of his time in blending different influences into his music. Jazz, blues, folk, soul, rock, Indian and Arabic styles all ...and more » […]
- Jewish songs in the key of life - HaaretzHaaretzJewish songs in the key of lifeHaaretzIn his birthplace, Morocco, huge crowds of Jews and Arabs would come to hear him execute the nuances of Andalusian music. His expertise was known throughout the Arab world and brought throngs to hear him both on Yom Kippur, and throughout the year ...and more » […]
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