taqsim, Author at TAQS.IM

29 Jun

Becca Stevens and The Secret Trio to Release “The Eye”

June 30, 2021
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At the crossroads of indie and world music arises an exciting and fresh collaboration where Grammy-nominated artist Becca Stevens is jo...

10 Jun

Middle Eastern Music Blog

Miles Copeland’s New Biography & Middle Eastern Music Connections

June 10, 2021
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Bridging two different spheres of culture and music is the incomparable Miles Copeland III – an innovative and resourceful managerial f...

01 Apr

Middle Eastern Music Blog

SOLO 1.1 Update: AAX, Phase Distortion Synthesis, New Sounds & More

June 4, 2021
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The SOLO Virtual Instrument 1.1 Update is here! Our flagship cross-platform PC, Mac, AU, VST, AAX virtual synthesizer now inc...

10 Jun

Middle Eastern Music Blog

Is it Sikah…? or Segâh…? Exploring Modal Music Systems

June 4, 2021
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First off, please know we are not about to launch into debate about video games for Sega Genesis. Just wanted to get that out of the wa...

16 Apr

Middle Eastern Music Blog, Podcasts

Aliya Cycon: Oud Player, Singer & Composer

June 4, 2021
By taqsim
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Talented young Oud player and singer Aliya Cycon joins the podcast. She was born and raised in America, but her music suggests oth...

10 Mar

Middle Eastern Music Blog, Podcasts

Emad Shakouri: Persian Kanun & World Music

June 4, 2021
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Persian Kanun Master Emad Shakuri joins the podcast. He discusses how he started playing the kanun, performing with a multitud...

05 Mar

Middle Eastern Music Blog

Raffi Wartanian’s “Critical Distance” Review by Emmett Lindner

June 4, 2021
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By Emmett Lindner Since his first album, “Pushkin Street,” Raffi Joe Wartanian’s music has celebrated the blending of cultures. ...

01 Nov

Middle Eastern Music Blog, Podcasts

Nune Melik: Violin, Babajanian & Buffett

June 4, 2021
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Violinist, Educator, Producer & Writer Dr. Nune Melik joins the podcast. As a soloist she has performed at Carnegie Hall an...

13 Aug

Middle Eastern Music Blog

5 Greek Singers You Should Know

June 4, 2021
By taqsim
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We asked a simple question in our TAQS.IM Facebook Group. Who are the must-know old-school Greek Singers? The floodgates opened....

11 Jul

Middle Eastern Music Blog, Podcasts

Danny Shamoun: Drums, Darbuka & Ney

June 4, 2021
By taqsim
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Danny Shamoun, a Los-Angeles based multi-instrumentalist originally from Detroit, talks about how he got interested in and star...

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