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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: FLO

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

A Portrait of Souad Massi

Souad Massi ist das weibliche Gesicht des modernen arabischen Chansons.

The whole world in music

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

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.

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Video on demand from 24 Apr 2023 : 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.

Angélique Kidjo’s African Women All-Stars

For the culmination of her »Reflektor« festival, Africa's prominent singer assembles several of her best colleagues on the Elbphilharmonie stage. Concert stream from 12.3.2023 no longer available.

The Queen's Wisdom

Angélique Kidjo is putting on a four-day »Reflektor« festival in the Elbphilharmonie – and shows why she is justly seen as the new »Mama Africa«.

ByteFM Podcast mit Angélique Kidjo

»Die Diversität der Menschen anzuerkennen macht uns stark, nicht schwach!« – Leif Gütschow von ByteFM im Gespräch mit der Sängerin aus Benin.

Ibrahim Maalouf – A Portrait

Music that knows no borders: the French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf.

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: Sufi Festival: A review

A three-day festival at the Elbphilharmonie portrayed the fascination of Sufism – with captivating music from Morocco to Pakistan and an extensive supporting programme.

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: Elbphilharmonie Explains: Sufism

The Berlin expert Sinem Kılıç on this fascinating branch of Islam, its history and traditions.