Starting off at Rich Mix on Thursday the 5th of March, with the new expression of the Arab Sound, AWAN Festival will enlighten the London’s March nights with a calendar of outstanding gigs, performances, shows and workshops fully focussed on Arabic women artists and their work. If you are a...
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The stunning church setting of Union Chapel will make a perfect home for the emotive, nostalgic and powerful performance from the old trio that is Le Trio Joubran. We’ve a trio of ouds, as well as a trio of brothers in this band of Palestinians. In this intimate special concert,...
Now that the element of surprise has worn off and Omar Souleyman has become a global star, he is able to reach people and let them dance all over the world. And now we can’t avoid explaining why you should wear your comfiest shoes and join him for his upcoming...
We wanted to start our 2020 at Hootananny with a bang, or better, with a first-rate musician. So, for our first Global Sunday of the year, we thought there was no better way to do that than by inviting a brilliant singer/songwriter who moves between Arabic folk and acoustic rap...
At times, we ask the Rhythm Passport family some cruel tasks. For example, to musically retrace their 2010s and pick only five albums among the hundreds (or thousands) they have listened, loved and/or felt particularly important considering the world music world. Click on the names below and you will meet...
To start the new year right, we’ve decided to tidy up our 2019 music listenings and recall the songs that have made us sing, dance, think, happy and love music even more… Enjoy the tunes that our stereos played in heavy rotation and a big thanks to 2019 for...
We always look for musicians who are able to move the musical focal point to new scenes and regions. That’s what FREEK is doing. The Somali-born United Arab Emirates-based MC is currently spotting a light on the rising GCC and Middle Eastern trap and drill scenes. On 21st December, he...
Preview: Marsm Presents Makkam w/ Arteria FM & MOZÃO @ The Jago (London; Saturday 7th December 2019)
Throughout the years, MARSM UK has tempted us with plenty of exciting Middle Eastern and North African scented music events. While on 7th December, the needle of their music compass and turntables will run through Afro-Latin and Afro-Brazilian grooves. They partnered up with London-based DJ collective Makkam to take over...
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:
Preview of the album: This Album is no longer available however if you want to receive exclusive access to a free album like this each month just sign up to our monthly newsletter by filling in the form below: Track List: 1. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley – Control [from Control; Mr Bongo] 00:00...