Arts Qasim Naqvi talks “Two Centuries,” Dawn of Midi, and 2023 Highlights Qasim Naqvi is a Pakistani-American composer and drummer. Aside from founding the band Dawn of…Maha QadriNovember 9, 2023
Arts Interview: Yacine Boulares and Meera Dugal’s Habibi Festival New York’s second annual Habibi Festival kicked off on October 11, with a five-day run…Nicola YoungOctober 13, 2022
Arts Arooj Aftab nominated for “Best New Artist” Grammy Arooj Aftab is a Pakistani-American professional singer, film score composer, and producer. Based in New…Nina Taylor-DunnDecember 27, 2021
Arts Yussef Dayes and Tom Misch meld jazz, R&B, electronica, and more A young man enters a subway station, feeling the gazes on him rather self-consciously, and looking for familiar…Metehan TekinirkJanuary 25, 2021
Arts Rhapsodize: The latest album from virtuoso pianist Eldar Djangirov Jazz piano prodigy Eldar Djangirov released a new LP this year. He worked worked with Jimmy McBride and Raviv…Michelle RamizJanuary 15, 2021
Arts IndoBalkan: The latest fusion album from Pakistani-Chilean-American guitarist Fareed Haque Born to a Pakistani father and Chilean mother, American jazz guitarist Fareed Haque has spent…Michelle RamizNovember 20, 2020
Arts Moroccan singer Oum promotes new album “Daba” live in Paris Moroccan singer-songwriter Oum El Ghaït BentelSahrawy, known professionally as Oum, will perform in Paris on October 16th.…Michelle RamizOctober 12, 2020
Arts Dutch-Moroccan artist Rajae El Mouhandiz & hybrid global culture Photo by Afagh Morrowatian, courtesy of Rajae El Mouhandiz “An old African saying says…Michelle RamizAugust 29, 2020
Arts Afghan Couple Drives Twin Cities’ Jazz Scene at Khyber Pass Café With authentic Afghan food and a homey – but bustling – atmosphere, The Khyber Pass…Michelle RamizNovember 27, 2019