NEW LEBANON, N.Y. -- Amir ElSaffar has made a living out of weaving together a variety of musical traditions. He grew up in Chicago listening to the blues, trained to be a classical trumpeter, ...

Expo City Dubai is buzzing with energy today as 'UAE Loves Iraq 2025' kicks off, transforming the venue into a hub of Iraqi culture and heritage. From traditional music and dance to art exhibitions, ...

Last Friday saw the release of Yoni Battat’s debut solo album Fragments. It’s a collection of Iraqi-Jewish-inspired original music and an ode to some traditional classics. Even before this album, Yoni ...

After years of committed research and practice of strictly traditional forms like Iraq's endangered maqam, violinist and spike fiddle player Dena El Saffar, percussionist Tim Moore, trumpeter and ...