Iceland's biggest star collaborating with Syrian musician for his first crossover into western popBjörk and Syrian singer Omar Souleyman have teamed up for a joint album to be released later this year. This will mark Souleyman's pop debut – and, presumably, his first time singing with a former member of the Sugarcubes.It's "the first-ever major western pop release to feature Syrian dabke and Iraqi choubi music", according to a press release received by Pitchfork. Beyond our excitement for the...
Guardian Music — Iceland's biggest star collaborating with Syrian musician for his first crossover into western popBjörk and Syrian singer Omar Souleyman have teamed up for a joint album... more info