Since my tutorial about how to make and play the shibbabeh (Palestinian flute) has proved to be quite popular, I have decided to give you all an update, which presents you with two alternative sizes of this traditional flute. But first let me tell you how this all came about. As some of you know, I recently performed at the...
By Rana Alshami – The scene of rain was very beautiful; the lands of Gaza covered with a white colour, the smell of the land fertilizing my soul. Raindrops fell on my face and hair, my eyes went blank, and I stared off, and the sad music started because I remembered the martyrs, the injured and the orphans. There was...
By Tariq Shadid – When Stevie Wonder announced his withdrawal from a performance at the FIDF (“Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces”) fundraiser gala, many in the pro-Palestinian movement cheered. I was relieved too. Seeing one of the greatest musical geniuses of our age, whom I could safely call one of the biggest inspirations of my own musical development, planning...
Great news ! Jewishjournal.com has published the press release of ‘Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces’, which confirms earlier rumors that Stevie Wonder was going to cancel his performance at their fundraising event. Before, this link contained an article analyzing the rumors circulated by JTA, with a message of caution to wait until official confirmation before announcing the withdrawal...
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