Ensemble Al-Asdeka takes listeners on a melodic journey melding traditional Arabic music from long ago and far away with modern instrumentation of jazz and rock. The fiery guitar work of D. Adam Estner, velvety and evocative flute melodies by Daniel Giacobazzi weave a prismatic tapestry accentuated by driving Middle-Eastern rhythms played by Kathy Roberts creating a sound that is uniquely their own. Their first CD was produced by Robyn Robins, former founding member of the Bob Seger Silver Bullet Band, who has mastered over 60 platinum albums for artists over the world. It was released in late December of 2007; and in 2008 was chosen as "Editor's Pick" at CD baby, the world's largest independent online music store. Founded in 2005 by tabla-player Kathy Roberts after years of living off and on in North Africa with versatile guitarist and composer, D. Adam Estner, and Daniel Giacobazzi, a long-time artist of many instruments and genres;, the ensemble churns out hip shaking tunes that are greater Middle-Eastern in flavor, seasoned with rock and jazz influences.

Oasis

Tagged as: World, Folk, Medieval, Folk.

1. Cheryl Ann Fulton: World-class performer and teacher of Medieval, Baroque, Welsh triple, Celtic and Concert harps.
2. Lisa Lynne and George Tortorelli: Celtic harp and bamboo flutes. Soft and soothing, perfect for quiet times and relaxation
3. Luke Gartner-Brereton: music for minds
4. Suchitra Lata: Swirling Chillout, Ambient, World, Progressive Pop, Indian classical veena and much more in between
5. Yumi Kurosawa: melodic and mixed world tunes on Japanese Koto
6. Shira Kammen: early folk and celtic music.
7. Kara Nomadica: a fresh new sound driven by traditional Arabic and Turkish rhythms
8. Rimi Basu: Catchy Indian fusion pop tunes by versatile Indian-American singer and dancer
9. Gilles Zimmermann: viola da gamba creating new world music
10. Lisa Lynne: Inspirational, uplifting, gentle, and soothing Celtic harp, World flutes, guitar and more.
11. Kammen and Swan: a bright edge to traditional Celtic tunes
12. Erik Ask Upmark: Scandinavian music on the Celtic harp
13. Barbepeste Official Orchestra: Ahoy and shiver your timbers to some Irish World music with a smattering of pirates
14. Aryeh Frankfurter: Timeless and enchanting folk music for the soul
15. Kitka: Eastern European women's vocal music
16. The Dimples: Relaxing music for the heart and soul
17. Francois Couture: Canadian composer, musician, orchestrator, arranger and sound designer
18. Ruben van Rompaey: passionate Eastern percussion
19. Eric Kamen: Urban Flamenco
20. Svanevit: Scandinavian music on the Celtic harp