Bands and Artists

Bilezikjian, John Bilezikjian, John- California-based Armenian-American multi-instrumentalist specializing in the oud. Includes profile, resume, performance schedule, and tape and CD ordering. Fidel Fayad (official) Fidel Fayad (official)- Lebanese singer currently living in Los Angeles, California. Includes photos, guestbook, and one sound sample. Uncle Mafufo Uncle Mafufo- Artist performing percussive music for bellydance; includes instructional materials, music for sale, and a schedule of appearances. Sadeghi, Manoochehr Sadeghi, Manoochehr- Contains historical and technical information about Persian Classical Music, with mp3s, pictures and biographies of Persian art music Masters. Mukhtar, Ahmed Mukhtar, Ahmed- An Iraqi oud player and composer who has studied numerous traditional Arabic music styles in depth. With profile, audio, press, instrument information, and CDs. Marwan Abado Marwan Abado- Austro-palestinian singer, composer, and oudist. Includes concert schedule and links. Cameron Powers Cameron Powers- Information on Sherefe and The Habibis, including live performances, CDs, and their maqam teaching program. Elias Karam Elias Karam- Unofficial site for the Syrian singer, including photos, songs, MP3 collection, and background. Anatolia Anatolia- A group of musicians from Western Massachusetts playing folk songs and dance music of Turkey and the Arab world. Sirocco Sirocco- Promotes musical recordings and personal appearances by the California-based band that specializes in traditional Middle Eastern music. Kinetik Trance Kinetik Trance- A San Francisco band that performs traditional and modern music from the Near East. Their speciality is fast and intricate pieces emphasizing ornate makams and tig… Tekbilek, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Omar Faruk- Artist site, and location of Dynamic Recording Studios. Album information, radio show, and biography for Tekbilek and his band The Sultans. Brothers of the Baladi Brothers of the Baladi- World music with an emphasis on music from the Middle East by a band based in Oregon. Site lists music for sale and includes tour schedule. Mariachi Sol de Mexico Mariachi Sol de Mexico- South El Monte, California. Sound clips, tour schedule and regular southern California dinner shows, booking information, and history of the group. Also de… Mariachi Pasion Mariachi Pasion- Scottsdale, Arizona. Female group includes photos, calendar of events, members, and bookings. Mariachi Viva Mexico Mariachi Viva Mexico- Oregon. Photos, song samples, and information on performances and booking. Virtuoso Mariachi Virtuoso Mariachi- Information on mariachi-influenced classical compositions by New Mexico-based Jeff Nevin and on performance ensemble Mariachi Champaña Nevín, with links and pho… Los Changuitos Feos Los Changuitos Feos- Non-profit youth mariachi group based in Tucson. Information about history, educational programs, and event schedule. Carrales, Joe Ely Carrales, Joe Ely- A South Texas mariachi musician. With extensive biography, pictures, and links. Mariachi Relampago Mariachi Relampago- Austin, Texas. Photos, audio files, performance schedule, and group history. The Horn of Plenty The Horn of Plenty- Judi Blackwell interview with influential trumpeter Miguel Martínez. Mariachi Mexico Amigo Mariachi Mexico Amigo- Toronto, Canada. History of the group, photos, and song samples. Viva Mexico Mariachi Viva Mexico Mariachi- Toronto, Canada, and Brussels, Belgium. Performance schedule, audio clips, and contact information. Mariachi Cardenal de Stanford Mariachi Cardenal de Stanford- California. Current members, alumni information, booking request, and rehearsal schedule. Las Perlitas Tapatias Las Perlitas Tapatias- Guadalajara, Jalisco. Female group describes history, musical style, and discography. [English/Spanish] Mariachi Emanuel Mariachi Emanuel- Miami, Florida. Photos and contact information. [English/Spanish] Carpio, Luzmila Carpio, Luzmila- Bolivian singer: general artist information, music, tour, releases, and press. Fortin-Léveillé Fortin-Léveillé- A pair of Latin guitarists creating a blend of music. With background, release information, MP3s, reviews, and pictures. Ortiz, Luis Perico Ortiz, Luis Perico- Trumpeter from Puerto Rico; biography and resume, discography, and current projects. Conexion Latina Conexion Latina- Band comprised of eight musicians that connect music lovers with rhythms they define El Sonido Tropical Mexicano; member's biography, discography, audio clips, an…