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 ...

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 ...

Some band names start as a joke, while others are carefully considered. In the case of Saudi Arabian four-piece Seera, it’s the latter – cementing their ethos via a word that means “story” or “journey ...

This transcript is from a CSIS podcast published on December 26, 2023. Listen to the podcast here. Jon Alterman: Danny Hajjar is a Lebanese American music journalist and curator of the weekly ...

Bollywood has always been a melting pot of cultures, especially when it comes to music. Over the decades, Hindi cinema has borrowed, blended and beautifully reimagined sounds from around the world.

Back together again, strategic partnership to see Rotana’s leading repertoire of original Arabic content available on Anghami once more RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rotana Music Holding, the ...

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 ...

The post Bruno Mars, Post Malone, and DJ Khaled to Headline Saudi Arabian Music Festival appeared first on Consequence. Since Saudi Arabia began opening its borders to foreign entertainers in recent ...

Laylit When: Feb. 17 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Spot Lite What: An Arabic dance party Who: Local DJs Tammy Lakkis and aa3, plus Montreal DJ Mnsa, and NYC DJ Saphe. Why: Celebrate culture with ...

ABU DHABI, 14th December, 2025 (WAM) -- The third edition of the Arabian Days Festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, launched yesterday at Manarat Al Saadiyat with a vibrant ...