Throughout musical history, countless instruments have faced extinction, victims of changing tastes, industrialization, and ...

The Middle Eastern Music Ensemble of the College of William and Mary will present a concert at Washington and Lee University on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 pm. Admission is free and the doors to Wilson ...

And I'm Ailsa Chang in our studio in Culver City, California, where I recently got to meet musician Clarissa Bitar. Welcome, welcome... CLARISSA BITAR: Hello. CHANG: ...Clarissa. BITAR: Oh, thank you ...

TROY — Cool and surprising connections between Middle Eastern traditions and the single greatest hit of the Baroque era, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” made Tuesday evening’s concert by the Australian ...

The Middle East has long been a cradle of culture, innovation, and art. In recent years, its music scene has gained incredible momentum, thanks to the key contributions of rising musicians. Read More: ...

Joseph Alpar will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. The pungent and driving sounds of Middle Eastern music livened two ...

This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Mary Louise Kelly in Washington. AILSA CHANG, HOST: And I'm Ailsa Chang in our studio in Culver City, California, where I recently got to meet musician ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Clarissa Bitar about their new album, Bakhaf al-Layl, and how they are leaning into vocals after a long time spent not liking the sound of their voice. And I'm Ailsa Chang ...