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Mediatheque Stories tagged #World

Umm Kulthum: Die Inspirationsquelle vom Nil

Auch fünfzig Jahre nach ihrem Tod begeistert die ägyptische Sängerin Umm Kulthum Milliarden von Menschen zwischen Marokko und Indonesien – und beflügelt eine junge Künstlergeneration.

In focus: Catalonia

Ultra-modern tradition: Catalonia is the most headstrong corner of the Iberian Peninsula – and this spirit is equally present in its music. In the best sense of the word.

Elegie am Balkan

Sevdalinka und Rembetiko sind die melancholischen National­genres Bosnien-Herzegowinas und Griechenlands.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Souad Massi

Musings on home and heavy rock – a conversation with French-Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi

Souad Massi
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Video on demand from 14 Mar 2025 : Souad Massi

The Algerian-French singer presents songs from her latest album »Sequana«.

A Portrait of Souad Massi

Souad Massi is the female face of the modern Arabic chanson.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: FLO

The Neapolitan singer FLO enchants with two captivating songs in the foyer bar.

The whole world in music

How different cultures find one another: a short history of world music.

Ana Moura sings Fado
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Video on demand from 15 Aug 2019 : Ana Moura sings Fado

Ana Moura, Portugal's leading fadista, makes the cultural asset accessible to a young audience. Concert stream no longer available.

Brazilian Legends

Ten key moments from Brazil’s eventful musical history.

The Band ADG7 – a portrait

»You guys are crazy« - about the successful K-folk band ADG7

The deep well of history

A brief look at Armenia’s ancient music in the 21st century

Aynur & Kayhan Kalhor

A highlight from the »Kurdistan« festival: star singer Aynur and kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor perform a joint concert in the Grand Hall. Concert stream from 17.11.2023 no longer available.

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: A look back at the »Kurdistan« festival

A three-day festival celebrating the diversity of Kurdish music culture – from traditional sounds to cool jazz grooves.

The Music of Kurdistan

A festival celebrating the diversity and vitality of Kurdish music culture.

5 Questions for Danûk

From wax cylinder to Spotify hit: the band Danûk take early 20th century phonograh recordings and transform them into remarkable contemporary music.

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Video on demand from 26 Mar 2022 : Aynur

She is the icon of Kurdish music: Aynur sings songs about identity, love and loss in the Elbphilharmonie.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Hamilton de Holanda & Nduduzo Makhathini

They have an infectious vibe: Hamilton de Holanda & Nduduzo Makhathini in one of the Recital Hall's soloists' dressing rooms.

DakhaBrakha

Folk music reloaded: The Ukrainian quartet presents folk tradition in a new guise. Concert stream from 24.4.2023 no longer available.

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: A look back at Angélique Kidjo’s »Reflektor« festival

What a party! For four days, this thrilling singer and several of Africa's most exciting voices filled the Elbphilharmonie with a vibrant atmosphere.