Long before streaming platforms, short-form algorithms, and industry-backed playlists pushed Arabic hip-hop toward mainstream visibility, rap culture across the Gulf region existed almost entirely ...

The festival is making its debut in London with the likes of Saint Levant and Dystinct performing.

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 ...

Following the spectacular opening ceremony performances by Elyanna and Nora Fatehi, the celebration of Arab music is set to continue across North America during the World Cup 2026. Read More: FIFA ...