The Al-Kindi instrumental ensemble was founded in 1983 by French musician, musicologist and qanun virtuoso Julien Jâlal Eddine Weiss, who died prematurely in 2015. Along with his fellow musicians they made Al-Kindi one of the finest musical ensembles, known for the rigour of its work and the excellence of its interpretation of the Arab classical repertoire. For more than...

This new collaboration started by Dutch/Swiss baritone saxophonist Jeroen Visser and Ethiopian dancer and cultural ambassador Melaku Belay features nine musicians and dancers. Their album “GOJO” pays tribute to the golden age of the Ethio-jazz in many refreshing ways. Where the old recordings were played with western instruments, this release leans on traditional instruments...

Moonlight Benjamin the punky voodoo queen from Haiti. The Haitian singer turns to universal themes of freedom and change in her latest release. Prepare to be captivated as the haunting Haitian voodoo priestess lures you into her dark, rich netherworld her hypnotic grooves, muscular blues riffs & edgy production. Carried by a deeper and darker sound, and by the unique voice...