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7.24.2007 Zade returned to Jordan!
Accompanied by a 30 piece orchestra, Zade's return to Jordan for his first public performance in more than six years was a wonderful success. Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, and HRH Princess Alia Al Feisal were amongst the thousands of Jordanians in attendance. To see local press please visit:
7.7.07 CHECK OUT ZADE'S INTERVIEW ON JORDAN'S MORNING TALK SHOW.
6.30.2007 & 7.1.2007
Tune into Teen Kids News next weekend to see an interview with Zade. For times and stations in your area, go to: Teen-Kids-News
5.2007 Ritz-Carlton interview with Her Majesty Queen Noor "The Royal We".
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5.5.2007 "My 5 "
5.16.2007 "Peace Through Music" 'Roads to You' uses musical diversity and youthful idealism to promote understanding
5.14.2007 "Roads to You" bridges cultural gap
4.12.2007 "Zade Dirani Knows "
CHECK OUT THE NEW VIDEOS FROM THE ROADS TO YOU TOUR
- Zaina Live!
high band - low band - Footage with Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan.
high band - low band - "Roads To You Tour" - Welcomed to Los Angeles.
high band - low band - Special performance with Elmo and Khoka of Sesame Street and Alam Simsim.
high band - low band - Interview with Reuters TV.
high band - low band - Interview with Channel 5 - Fox News.
high band - high band - Creating "Roads To You".
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9.4.2006 To read "The Electric Review" about Zade's new Album "Beautiful World"
6.6.2006 “On a road to harmony” - LA Times.
5.19.2006 “Musician Zade Dirani bridges cultural, religious gaps with compositions” - Houston Chronicle.
5.11.2006 “Zade reaches out through music” - The Free Lance Star.
5.10.2006 “Interfaith concert seeks to build bridges to peace” - The View Newspaper.
5.27.2006 “Global Musicians Promote Peace with US Tour” - Router story.
5.21.2006 "Striking a common chord with good music" - Baltimore Sun interview.
5.31.2006 "Musicians from East and West Spread Message of Tolerance" - Voice of America interview (radio and TV) in DC and LA Washington, D.C.
5.15.2006 “Global musicians promote peace with US tour” - Deccan Herald.
5.2006newsletter, “Jordan’s Music Ambassador” The World and I: Innovative approaches to peace.
6.5.2006 KPFK Pacifica Radio for southern CA interview
Entertainment News / The Hollywood Exclusive.
Zade's new album "BEAUTIFUL WORLD" in stores now!
Jordan's leading composer and pianist follows-up his two Billboard charting CDs with BEAUTIFUL WORLD, a sumptuous showing of his Middle-Eastern upbringing combined with Western contemporary influences. Featuring his original compositions performed by the region's most stellar musicians, plus two cuts by Elias Rahbani, this latest release is a lush love-letter to world music enthusiasts.
To hear samples from "Beautiful World" click here
The Roads to You Tour:
Celebration of One World – launched its annagural tour in May 2006 in Washington, DC, under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Noor, and in partnership with Berklee College of Music, Seeds of Peace, and the Barakat Foundation – More than just a concert tour, the musicians, who were auditioned for more than just their musical ability, will share their talent and heritage with fellow tour members; and participate in more than 100 cultural presentations at educational institutions and community/ civic functions, with their host families and friends; and with their own families at home upon their return. Proceeds will support local charities and causes.
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5.11.2006 "Zade reaches out through music"
To read this article posted on the "Free Lance Star" please click here.
The Roads To You: Celebration of One World tour made its premiere performance Tuesday, May 9th in Washington, DC at the Mosaic Foundation's Ninth Annual Benefit Gala "Education: A Two Way Street." Attended by First Lady Laura Bush, Jordan's Queen Rania and officials from around the world, Zade led the International Musicians Assembly in a performance which received a standing ovation. The performance kicks off the national tour which includes a concert May 13th at Lisner Auditorium in DC, May 25 at Stude Hall at Rice University in Houston, and June 6th at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The concerts anchor dozens of workshops the musicians participate in at schools, churches, synagogues and other organizations to promote cultural understanding.
Listen to Zade live on May 15th!!
At 10:15 AM EST on Monday, May 15th, ZADE will be a special guest on Anything Goes!! , to talk about his latest recording "BEAUTIFUL WORLD". Anything Goes!! is a unique radio show hosted by performer Lise Avery that plays "an eclectic mix of swing, jazz standards, classic pop with a little bit of anything else thrown into the mix." The program airs on WFDU-FM in the New York metropolitan area and also airs in syndication airing 38x weekly via its radio and web affiliates. For additional information, or to hear the program and the interview live on the Internet go to http://www.anythinggoesradio.com and click on the 'Listen' tab on the toolbar.
4.19.2006 Zade's interview on "The Clarion Ledger"
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3.13.2006 "Jordan Musical Ambassador"
Zade's interview on NPR's "Here and Now" with Host Robin Young. Click here to listen.
Zade's album "Roads to You" remained on the New Age Billboard charts for the past 19 weeks!
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
People in the News
Dearborn:
Jordanian composer and pianist Zade Dirani will perform at the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee's annual banquet Oct. 2. Dirani, 24, has performed around the Middle East, Europe and the United States, as well as for world leaders. The banquet will also feature a keynote address from Sheika Mozah Bint Naseer Al-Misnad, first lady of Qatar. The banquet will be at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn at 6 p.m. Call (313) 581-1201.
June 4th, 2004:
Zade is currently in the studio working on his new album "Roads to You" due out on the 29th of June. The record blends Arabic and Latin influences fused with electro-ethnic grooves, and features the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and choir. Stay tuned for more details.
Wind and Wire Magazine Review:
April 2004 review by Michael Debbage.
February
5, 2004 Check out Zade in People Magazine.
"Spurred by the terror attacks on 9/11, Jordanian pianist Zade Dirani plays for peace in dozens of ordinary homes across America. " View Article
January 24, 2004 Zade's debut reached #10 on the Billboard New Age Chart.
On the 16th of October, Zade performed at the black tie gala "Exploring Jordan" which was held at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. VIP's from the different circles of Washington attended, in addition to some national and international personalities. The guest of honor was Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan. The event was part of a two-days program organized by the Embassy of Jordan aimed at showcasing Jordan and its cultural heritage at the Smithsonian. This also coincided with the opening of the "Petra" exhibit at the Museum of Natural History in NYC. Check out the exhibit at: http://www.amnh.org
Washington Post
Monday October 20th 2003.
http://www.washingtonpost.com
INTERVIEWS
Greeley Tribune
Monday July 21st 2003.
http://www.greeleytrib.com
Bangor Daily News
Tuesday May 27th 2003.
http://www.bangornews.com
Front Porch with NHPR
Wednesday at 6:30 April 30th and September 5th, 2003 at 6:30. http://www.nhpr.org
Listen in REALAUDIO or WINDOWS MEDIA.
Maine NPR
"Jordanian Pianist Coming To Maine; Hopes Concerts Foster Reconciliation"
Reported By: Matthew Algeo
Date Aired: 4/29/2003
Listen in WINDOWS MEDIA.
Valley News
"From Jordan to Lebanon, N.H. - Dirani Builds Musical Bridges
Between the Middle Ease and West."
Reported By: Tom Hill
Date Published: 4/17/2003
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