Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali debut album re-released ahead of UK tour
The album was recorded in the Qawwali group’s home city of Lahore when they were teenagers.
Thu, 07 March 19
Estrella Morente
The gifted cantaora Estrella Morente belongs to one of Spain's true flamenco dynasties. She was born in Las Gabias, in the province of Granada, to Andalusian music legend Enrique Morente and dancer Aurora Carbonell.
Her uncles are guitarist Antonio Carbonell and cantaor José Carbonell, and her grandfather is the legendary guitarist Montoyita.
Her descent from this illustrious flamenco family has influenced her musical upbringing completely. She has been immersed and has artistically matured in the rich, traditional world of flamenco from a very early age.
Releases
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My Songs & A Poem
The long-awaited debut album by Cantaora Estrella Morente comprises traditional songs adapted by her legendary father, Enrique Morente, and features some of the best musicians Spain has to offer.
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Gifted: Women of the World
Various Artists
This album brings together nine extraordinary female singers from around the globe to celebrate and explore the themes of women’s experience – from the contemporary day-to-day to that of the all-powerful goddess. From different cultures, in different languages and with their own individual spirituality and sensuality, these singers have each created a unique and beautiful statement.
Further reading
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan at WOMAD 1985: Were you there?
Nusrat's concert at the festival in 1985 was the first in front of a primarily non-Asian audience
Tue, 09 April 19
Track of the Day: ‘Meáchan Rudaí’ by The Gloaming
The Gloaming's third album opens with a song based on a poem of the same name by Liam Ó Muirthile.
Tue, 26 February 19
What Heat: Track by Track
Delving deeper into Bokanté's What Heat with Michael League & Malika Tirolien.
Tue, 22 January 19