A free playlist highlighting the music of a Syrian ethnic minority.
Most of us don’t know much about the diverse religions, cultures – and music – of Syria. Here’s a collection of Druze music from DBRadio, an excellent podcast curated by David Byrne. Check it out for free here and learn a bit more here about the musician and Syrian-American family who helped compile the songs.
As with everything Syrian, Druze music and history are complicated. “The Druze are a small but influential community spread across Syria, Israel and Lebanon. Their faith, which dates to the 11th century, includes elements found in Islam, Christianity and Buddhism.” Read more in a Washington Post article.
(On occasional Fridays, we highlight one entertainment option related to our clients or some aspect of our work to help you celebrate the weekend and possibly recommend to employers and other community supporters in the following week.)
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