Iranian-Dutch musician Sevdaliza‘s video for ‘Darkest Hour’, extracted from her latest album Shabrang, is her very personal contribution to Women History Month and her way own way to celebrate women from all over the world and walks of life. More info on Shabrang here: https://smarturl.it/shabrang%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%8B
Tag Archives: Electro-Pop
Some weeks ago, DJ, selector, producer and good friend of Rhythm Passport Black Lulu asked us to prepare a two-hour “Oriental music” selection for his show on Tel Aviv-based Eol Radio… and so we did. Listen in and accompany us on a journey through the Arab music world, from Algerian...
‘Fumbles’ is the latest single by Egyptian singer/songwriter and visual artist Zeyada: https://umusicmena.lnk.to/FumblesID Catch her in a few hours performing at HIYA LIVE SESSIONS هي, “a 12-hour music marathon bringing together an all-female line-up of progressive DJs, musicians, singers, poets and artists from across the SWANA region who are shaping...
Israeli-born with Persian parents, Tel Aviv dwelling artist Liraz is no ordinary electro-pop musician. For the creation of her incredibly popping and danceable second album, she took a big risk to confront religious-political tensions between Iran and Israel, and collaborate with Iranian musicians to create an album influenced by 1970s...
There’s no doubt that, since last time we met them two years ago, the Nakhleh brothers have grown up, changed and arguably matured. Musically, they sound like two different people. As much as TootArd, the group they founded in Majdal Shams (their hometown on the Golan Heights) in 2010, sounds...
Little Dragon are a safe bet for a great live performance. Their music is filled with infectious rhythms and melodies that get you grooving, while lead singer Yukimi Nagano’s voice lulls you into a trance with its silkiness. Hailing from Gothenburg, the band formed in 1996 and has been releasing...
Singer/songwriters like Jorge Drexler aren’t born every day. The Uruguayan artist is indeed a model for the category, being a classy and refined chiseller of words and notes. His shows are music wonder of wonders, in which the musician (next to actor and otolaryngologist) look back at his extensive and...
Every month, we bring you a collection of the best world music-related videos. That’s our way to give value to too often overlooked, rich and diverse artistic expressions. Listen with your eyes! Watch the full playlist:
![Album Review: Compro Oro – Suburban Exotica [Sdban Ultra; October 2019]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/compro-ora-suburban-cover-335x335.jpg)
Self-described as “a twang-American psychedelic underground road trip to Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas”, Compro Oro’s Suburban Exotica (out on Belgian label Sdban Ultra) delivers ten tracks of groove music that draw on a multitude of genres. The instrumental album dishes out credible elements of Ethiopian modes and Cuban rumba...
Sudan Archives is perhaps one of the most powerful female figures in the contemporary African music scene. Not just singing, but playing violin, composing and producing her own tracks, Sudan Archives really carves her own musical path; one that fuses irresistibly groovy R&B riffs and beats, played out on her...