The snap of flamenco guitar, the twang of the oud and the jazzy sheen of a violin create a siren-call like no other. The sound of , a Portland ensemble, takes ancient music from Spain, Morocco and the ...

Al Andalus’ music explores the confluence of East and West cultures. The music created by the Portland-based Al Andalus Ensemble explores the confluence of East and West cultures. Moroccan-born Tarik ...

Easily one of the most conceptually inspired world titles released this year, El Hechizo de Babilonia (The Spell of Babylon) sets to music the poetry of medieval al-Andalus (Moorish Spain) women. By ...

AL-ANDALUS! THE TREASURES OF MOORISH SPAIN & PORTUGAL. A day of programme exploring the music and culture of Al-Andalus - the 800 year period of Muslim rule in Spain and Portugal which ended in 1492.

Experience Darya Mosenzon’s unique take on Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music this September in Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and Ein Hashofet. The rich musical legacy of Al-Andalus and North African ...

Who: The Al Andalus Ensemble, a Portland-based, internationally-known, world chamber music ensemble that performs music from around the globe from an Andalusian perspective. What: "Legacies: 711-2011, ...

Actors Candela Gomez and Khalid Abdalla with readings from Abd Allah ibn al-Simak and Lorca to Sameer Rahim and Victoria Hislop plus music from Manuel de Falla and Souad Massi. In this week’s Words ...