So what does this Algerian Buena Vista Social Club sound like? Well, a mix of guttural, melodramatic, and romantic vocals; a dash of French cabaret; and a North African, Middle Eastern, and Andalusian ...

Conflict can often inspire great art, but when a country descends into chaos it often takes down its culture with it. Yet despite the fact that Algeria spent most of the 20th century either colonized ...

Musicians perform during the opening ceremony of the 5th "International Festival of symphonic music" held at the Palace of Culture Moufdi Zakaria, in Algiers, Algeria, on Sept. 12, 2013. Twenty ...

The Suzhou Symphony Orchestra is set to embark on a musical journey in Algeria from May 11 to 19, showcasing a harmonious fusion of cultural melodies. Led by conductor Chen Xieyang, the esteemed music ...

“El Gusto” tells the story of an Algerian orchestra of Jewish and Muslim musicians that studied together and became famous in the 50s as the ‘Rat Pack’ of Algiers. At the height of their fame, the ...

The Odeion String Quartet. From L-R: Samantha Durrant, Sharon de Kock, Jean Louise Moolman and Anmari van der Westhuizen. Picture Supplied One of the biggest music misconceptions is that Africans ...

Algiers: The 14th International Cultural Festival of Symphonic Music will kick off in Algeria from April 17 to 23, with the participation of 17 countries, including Venezuela as the guest of honor.