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Cork Connection
Jazz singer Adanna performs at Cork's finest venues—but the thick Kenyan music journalist who keeps reviewing her shows wants to conduct a much more intimate interview.
The Islamic Nasheed Singer | منشد الأناشيد الإسلامية
He sings nasheeds that make millions cry. She's the journalist who profiles him—and discovers the man behind the voice.
The Kurdish Singer | المغنية الكردية
She sings forbidden songs of Kurdistan in exile. He's the record producer who wants to share her voice with the world. Their collaboration heals old wounds.
טיילת בת ים | Bat Yam Boardwalk
A retired singer from the 80s and a young music producer meet on the Bat Yam boardwalk—and discover that some melodies never fade.
مغنية الجاز | The Jazz Singer of Casablanca
A saxophone player falls for an aging jazz singer in the smoky clubs of Casablanca.
Covent Garden
Opera singer Margareta has performed at Covent Garden for decades. When a new conductor arrives, the sparks between them hit notes she's never sung before.
دَرْسُ الإِدْغَامِ | The Lesson of Assimilation
A singer in medieval Marrakesh learns the grammar of merging through الإدغام, where two sounds become one.
مغني الأعراس | The Wedding Singer of Fez
A traditional wedding singer discovers passion with an ethnomusicologist studying Moroccan celebrations.
Melodies of Manchester
Asiya sings at Pakistani weddings to pay her bills while dreaming of stardom. When record producer Malik hears her voice at his brother's wedding, he hears something worth developing—both professionally and personally.
秦淮歌姬 | The Singer of Qinhuai River
南京秦淮河畔，一位丰腴的戏曲演员在夜色中唱出爱与欲望... By Nanjing's Qinhuai River, a curvaceous opera singer performs tales of love and desire in the night...
Qawwali Night
At a late-night qawwali in Birmingham, Zoya locks eyes with Rehan—a qawwali singer whose voice has haunted her dreams. When he sings directly to her, the spiritual becomes sensual.
Raï Nights in Oran
Leila sings raï at a legendary Oran nightclub. When music producer Youssef arrives from Paris seeking authentic sounds, she makes him feel rhythms no studio can capture. 'Ghanni m'aya' (غنّي معايا) - Sing with me.
The Jazz Club Siren
She sings at the Blue Note every Friday night. He's been watching from the back corner for months. When he finally approaches her after the show, the music is just beginning.
The Studio Session
Music producer Layla works with British Pakistani artists, blending traditional sounds with modern beats. When rising star Daniyal walks into her studio, their creative chemistry ignites something more.
The Wedding Singer of Hebron
At her cousin's wedding in Hebron, Lina is captivated by the lead singer of the band, whose voice promises pleasures beyond music.
水乡船娘 | The Boat Singer of Zhouzhuang
周庄水乡的乌篷船上，一位丰满的船娘用歌声和温情摆渡每一位过客... On a black-canopied boat in Zhouzhuang's water town, a curvaceous boat singer ferries every traveler with song and tenderness...
Dulwich Divinity
Gospel singer Adanna leads the choir at Dulwich Community Church. When sound engineer Isaiah sets up for their recording session, the divine spark between them becomes very earthly.
Norbury Nights
Jazz singer Adaeze performs at Norbury's best-kept secret club. When music producer Marcus offers her a recording deal, she shows him the after-hours performance that seals everything.