I’ve been on a kick recently exploring liturgical music from the 16th Century, concentrating on the work of Spanish Renaissance composer Francisco Guerrero. Here is a piece of one of his greatest works:
Oh, the quote of the article!:
“We only watch western music. Arabic music is the same, it just copies it. They are wannabee Britney Spears and Pussycat Dolls. I would rather just watch the real Britney Spears,” said Nouran, 16.
If you have teenage Arab boys hot for seeing Britney Spears, your campaign is over.
HT: BBC.
Ramadan has passed for our Muslim friends, Barbican honors some of the wonderful music during their Ramadan Nights Festival.