by Insia Malik 

A Brooklyn-based Iraqi vocalist, Zahra AlZubaidi performs a variety of Arabic music styles with a focus on Iraqi maqamat and atwaar. She has appeared with several ensembles in NYC, such as Safaafir & Hamid Al Saadi (Iraqi…

By Insia Malik 

Megumi Saruhashi is a Japanese violinist and composer. Her dedication to bring healing to the heart and restoration of innocent perception through music propelled her to perform around the globe for people in all circumstances from…

by Insia Malik 

Johnny Farraj is a Lebanese-born musician and software engineer of Palestinian descent. His main instrument is the riqq; he also plays the 'ud and sings. Johnny is the creator of MaqamWorld.com, the leading Internet reference on…