The Zawose Queens from Tanzanian musical dynasty announce debut album Maisha
The Zawose Queens, Pendo and Leah, are the daughter and grand-daughter of the late Dr. Hukwe Zawose.
Wed, 20 March 24
Hear Syriana discuss the ‘Ipiros EP’ on Paradigms
Earlier in the year Syriana released the 'Ipiros EP', a collection of remixes of the track 'Ipiros', which though originally recorded for 'The Road to Damascus' album had only previously been available as part of the 'A Life in Film' vinyl.
100% of profits from sales of this new EP go towards International Rescue: Greece.
Hear the instigators of Syriana – Nick ‘Dubulah’ Page and Bernard O’Neill talk more about the ‘Ipiros EP’ and why they wanted to release it now in this US radio interview with Paradigms.
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Algeria, Ireland, Jordan, United Kingdom, Palestine
Syriana, then, is more than just a band. It's a concept. An attitude. A perspective. A place where themes of tolerance, liberty and hope come wrapped in Arabic rhythms and played through a Western filter.
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Bab L’ Bluz announce new album
Come, enter the world of Swaken, the much anticipated second album by Bab L' Bluz.
Wed, 14 February 24
Track of the day: ‘IWAIWA FUNK’ by Bab L’ Bluz
French-Moroccan power quartet Bab L' Bluz, release the third track from their album Swaken.
Fri, 05 April 24
Jocelyn Pook & Akram Khan on reimagining The Jungle Book
BAFTA & Olivier award-winning composer Jocelyn Pook releases Jungle Book reimagined on Real World X.
Wed, 08 March 23