Until recently, Arab music had been used by American and European studios and popular media in a way that “was very orientalist,” playing on racist tropes, according to writer and music journalist ...

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Flipperachi’s ‘FA9LA’ may be catchy, but its inclusion in the Indian film Dhurandhar has us searching for other music.

If you’re walking down the street on any given morning in an Arab city and hear music, there’s a good chance Fairuz is singing. For many, her voice is synonymous with morning coffees and bus rides to ...

Maya Waked, the Lebanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, and genre-defying artist, is set to bring her new show to Zabeel Theatre in Dubai this November. Known for her re-imaginative renditions of ...

A new wave of Arab artists are gaining global traction. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with music writer Danny Hajjar about this recent rise and the future of Arabic music. Danny Hajjar has always been ...

Dana Hourani has harnessed a following over the past several years that makes her not just any kind of person of influence in the Middle East, but one with a clear vision and purpose that inspires ...

Traditional Lebanese music filled the air as thousands of people gathered for the 10th annual Lebanese American Festival from Oct. 13-15 at St. Sharbel Catholic Church. Hookahs populated tables as ...