Today's show begins with Mamak Khadem, a multicultural Persian singer who embraces musical influences from a number of different sources. She will be performing in Ottawa this Sunday evening, more information at www.persianradio.net
We also hear Beethoven's magnificent Op. 131, his 2nd last string quartet, from 1826. All 16 Beethoven string quartets will be performed at this year's Ottawa Chamber Festival running from July 26 to Aug 9. This quartet will be performed by the Afiara String Quartet on Aug 2nd. www.ottawachamberfest.com for more information.
Baz Amadam Mamak Khadem - Jostojoo - Banyan Tree |
Orkos Goran Bregovic & Alkistis Protopsalti - Paradehtika - Polygram |
Fado Do Retorno I Misia - Garras Dos Sentidos - Erato |
Ouahia mali Houariyyat - Anthologie de la musique marocaine vol. 3 - Royaume du Maroc |
Dhun - Rag Khammaj Tarun Bhattacharya, Daya Shankar, Shashank Bakshi - Sargam - Music of the World |
Tarun Bhattacharya will be performing in Ottawa this Saturday, more information at:
www.kalavatee.com. He will also be performing in Montreal Sunday. |
Manwa Re Ker Lehu Tani Bhawana Chhau & Nagpuri Group - Folksongs & Dances from India - ARC |
Anghuti Musafir - Gypsies of Rajasthan - Blue Flame |
Lachrymosa Mamak Khadem - Jostojoo - Banyan Tree |
Bigharar Mamak Khadem - Jostojoo - Banyan Tree |
String Quartet in c# minor Op. 131 Ludwig Van Beethoven/Brooklyn Rider - Seven Steps - Brooklyn Rider |
Ascending Bird Kayhan Kalhor and Brooklyn Rider - Silent City - World Village |