Our Musical World, Book 5 - The Middle East & North Africa: Poetry, Music, & the Quest for Purpose

Our Musical World, Book 5 – The “Middle East” & North Africa: Poetry, Music, & the Quest for Purpose, examines the depth of impact of the Greater Middle East on Our World today.  By exploring the history and inter-connectivity of cultures and religions through poetry, art, & music – Book 5 exposes both the polarizing and inter-connecting relationship particularly between this region and Western cultures.   OMW Book 5 – includes video documentaries that: examine Armenian culture & music; diverse views of Music & Art as interpreted from the Qu-ran; the importance of Sufi Praise songs on the region’s music; the long and deep history of Arabic poetry; the relationship (inter-connection) of Middle Eastern instruments, musical, scientific, and cultural practices to the West; the beauty and long history of Persian poetry and music; and the modern musical fusions now coming from the Arabic Diaspora.  The book features six made-for video “mini-documentaries”, as well as over 60 professional photos and artwork samples, and four distinct audio tracks.


Published by: Visions & Vibrations International for the World Center for Creative Education (WCCE).  All proceeds are used for Educator/Artist professional development and for the work of the WCCE.