Review: Arooj Aftab (Melbourne Recital Centre & Arts Projects Australia)
A showcase of undeniable brilliance and beauty from Arooj Aftab, Pakistan's Grammy-winning superstar.
A showcase of undeniable brilliance and beauty from Arooj Aftab, Pakistan's Grammy-winning superstar.
WOMADelaide reasserts its claim to a place on the top shelf of international music festivals with a program of award-winners, exciting debuts and cherished legends.
What do the festivals have on offer in the year ahead?
From the power of choirs to the power of young people, the Adelaide Festival’s new Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie shares her thoughts on next year’s program, and the future.
The writer, broadcaster, theatre-maker and OzAsia Festival Artistic Director recalls how writing down the lyrics to pop songs fermented her love of music.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
Joseph Tawadros recalls how he got hooked on the oud, and how the instrument – and the teaching of it – is evolving as it becomes more accepted into orchestras around the world.
What have our festivals programmed this year?
Running over four days in March, WOMADelaide's 30th iteration is a largely Australian affair, with a few international guests that underscore the diversity of the lineup.
The 30th Anniversary WOMADelaide will be led by legendary Australian musicians Paul Kelly and Courtney Barnett, and feature Emma Donovan, Eishan Ensemble, Dancenorth, Restless Dance Theatre and Balkan Ethno Orchestra.
We speak to the composer about his symphonic song cycle with Lior, Compassion, which has had a rich performance history since it premiered in 2013.
Pakistani musician Ustad Saami embodies an ancient musical tradition that is likely to disappear when he dies.
The sitar virtuoso studied with her father, the late, great Ravi Shankar, from age seven. She talks about the humanitarian inspiration for her album, which she plays live in Australia this month.