Got to MOVE it, MOVE it- CD Release
Hi all, it is September 1st, CD release day, and we are so excited we have received our CDs back from the plant. We are spending today packaging and mailing them out to all our wonderful fans who have pre-ordered their copies. Looks like we will have to do another run- the day is only half over […]
Working on our third CD, MOVE!
We are really excited to be working on our third CD! We recorded the beds at Canterbury Sound in Toronto with Jeremy Darby engineering (Live Aid, U2, Pink Floyd, Prince). Right now we are finishing up overdubs, with Nik Tjelios helping with engineering (Pete Seeger, Ken Whiteley). Then we will mix and master with George Seara of […]
Award Nominations!
We are very excited to be nominated for several awards this past month… wish us luck! 2011 International Acoustic Music Awards Finalist – Instrumental 2011 Independent Music Award Finalist – Instrumental Album – Yalla Yalla! 2011 Independent Music Award Finalist – World Beat Album – Yalla Yalla! 2011 ISC International Songwriting Competition Finalist- “Auyuittuq Sunrise […]
ArtsCan Circle Benefit at Hugh’s Room, Toronto
Nov 5, Friday 8:30 PM start time. Book your tix now at http://www.hughsroom.com/ 416-531-6604. Sultans of String will be donating this show, raising funds and awareness for ArtsCan Circle, a charitable organization dedicated to linking creative artists with Indigenous youth at risk in Canada, and to encouraging self-esteem and creative self-expression through a cooperative exploration of […]
Sultans of Symphony!
Sultans of String are excited to be performing our debut symphony performance this Saturday, under the direction of Maestro John Morris Russell, part of Summerfest Uptown. We have beautiful, lush arrangements composed by Rebecca Pellett, an illustrious arranger/composer who has written charts for The Arrogant Worms, The Toronto Jazz Orchestra, IMAX and other Hollywood film […]
Trip to Lebanon
FROM CHRIS: I just returned from a ten day journey to Lebanon with my father Eli, retracing our family roots (McKhool is spelled Makhoul in Lebanon), as well as tracing the thread of Arabic music which informs some of the sound of Sultans of String. Highlights include finding long lost relatives in Kfarmichki, a small […]
SOS win International Songwriting Competition!
For the second year in a row, Sultans of String won the ISC International Songwriting Competition, this time taking First Place in Instrumental Category for our song Yalla Yalla! http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners.htm Thanks!
Performing at the JUNOS
We have an official JUNOFEST performance on Saturday April 17, 10:00 PM at Dusk Ultralounge, at 14 Geroge Street, St John’s. Come and party with us!
Yalla Yalla! nominated for 2010 JUNO Award!
We are thrilled to announce Yalla Yalla! has been nominated for 2010 JUNO Award in the Instrumental Album of the Year category. Thanks to all of you for all your continued support of our music. See you in St John’s! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sultansofstring3
“Yalla Yalla!” is a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced our song “Yalla Yalla!” is a finalist in the Instrumental category. ISC finalists were chosen out of approximately 15,000 entrants. We are also Semi-finalists with our song “Gardens of Lebanon” in the World Music Category. You can vote once a day to help us win the grand prize, look […]
Sultans of String nominated for the Indies
Fun news, Sultans of String are up for Favourite World Artist/Group at the 2010 Indies, Independent Music Awards, closing off Canadian Music Week. Thanks for all your support! Sultans violinist Chris McKhool is also up for Favourite Children’s Artist. The Indies are a great event, taking place at the Royal York Hotel on March 13. Vote […]
Feb. 1 at Hugh’s Room, Toronto – BENEFIT FOR HAITI
Feb. 1 at Hugh’s Room, Toronto – BENEFIT FOR HAITI, Jane Bunnet and Spirits of Havana, along with special guests Sultans of String, Molly Johnson, Amanda Martinez, Hilario Duran and others will perform. http://www.hughsroom.com. Tickets: $25 in advance or $30 at the door. FOR RESERVATIONS call 416 531-6604 or email info@hughsroom.com