Arabesque: Music of the Arab World
Arabesque: Music of the Arab World Podcast
1) Instruments and Rhythms of the Arab World
To western ears and eyes, musical instruments and of the Arab World may seem exotic. Host Georges Collinet (NPR’s Afropop Worldwide) is joined by scholars and musicians to explore the sounds and histo...Show More
2) What Makes Arabic Music Unique?
Much of what defines the music of the Arab World is the experience, not only for the musician, but also for the listener. In the Arab World, the audience is an active participant, responding to the or...Show More
3) Styles of Music of the Arab World
The Arab World spans the width of North African Maghreb, across the Arabian Peninsula and into the Levant. Centuries of indigenous and nomadic traditions have created a musical cultural tapestry of un...Show More