His mix of jazz, traditional Arabic and roots music is known for bridging the cultural gap
Renowned Pianist Makoto Kuriya Focuses on Maintaining Japan’s Jazz Identity
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 8:01 pm (UTC+0)
Makoto Kuriya talks with Jazz Beat about his experience with American jazz, how he felt as a Japanese playing American jazz in Europe, and his experience at Cairo Jazz Festival and the Nile cruise Karaoke
John Pizzarelli and Ahmed el-Gebali, Two Brilliant Guitarists
Posted May 25th, 2011 at 4:41 pm (UTC+0)
American guitarist John Pizzarelli, a chip off the old block, and Egyptian guitarist Ahmed el-Gebali: What do they have in common?
Elegant Pianist Amina Figarova: From Baku to Amsterdam to New York
Posted May 12th, 2011 at 4:02 pm (UTC+0)
She was only two when she began to play piano in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. Internationally Acclaimed pianist Amina Figarova grew up listening to ‘lots and lots of music’ on Voice of America radio.
Using Music to Appeal for Help for Japan’s Quake & Tsunami Victims
Posted March 16th, 2011 at 10:23 pm (UTC+0)
Using jazz music for help: The name of the song, One Wish, is telling, and the simple message is: Japan needs your help
Jazz, From Iran to Costa Rica
Posted February 18th, 2011 at 3:37 pm (UTC+0)
I listened to Heat of the Sun for the first time while reading “The Iranians: Persia, Islam and the Soul of a Nation” by American writer Sandra Mackey
Cairo native 