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What Is the Music of the Muslim World?

Michal Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Muslim Music, Fakir, Iranian Music, Morocco, Bangladeshi Music, Saharawi, Iran, Mariem Hassan, Anusheh, Kayhan Kalhor, Q Overdose, Sister Fa, Desert Blues, Moroccan Hip-Hop, Marfat, Wewstrn Sahara, H-Kayne, Bangla, Kemanche, World News
Michal Shapiro

Recently, I got to work on a series about musicians from the Muslim world. We deliberately chose artists whose work was cutting edge, and from diverse backgrounds. I've spliced 'n' diced together a few minutes from each one for this post.

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Global Beat Fusion: Kirtan & Fado, Classical Brooklyn & Future Guelph

Derek Beres | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Fado, Brooklyn Rider, Guelph, Brooklyn, Kayhan Kalhor, Kirtan, Ana Moura, Eccodek, Portugal, Krishna Das, Andrew Mcpherson, Entertainment News
Derek Beres

It's been a half-decade since Krishna Das has released a new studio album, though he's had plenty of material floating around during that time, includ...

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Nguyên Lê's 'Saiyuki' at GlobalFEST: A Jazz-World Mashup With an Eastern Bent

Michal Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mashup, Road Ensemble, Mieko Miyazaki, Yo Yo Ma, Koto, Tabla, Prabhu Edouard, Gendre Tao Guitar, jazz.world Music, Nguyên Lê', Webster Hall, Giles Apap, Kayhan Kalhor, Brooklyn Rider, Kronos Quartet, GlobalFEST 2010, Arts, Saiyuki, World News
Michal Shapiro

Some of the most exciting musical collaborations are happening between jazz, classical and world musicians these days. Musicians have always fed off interaction with other players.

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Masters of Persian Music Again Evolve Iran

Derek Beres | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Kayhan Kalhor, Iran, Hossein Alizadeh, Farsi, Skirball Center, Masters of Persian Music, Entertainment News
Derek Beres

While I understand the plight of the Western classical world in trying to sustain its heritage, this type of music never really grabbed my attention. ...

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