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Arabic songs

A Love Song to Eternity: Fairuz’s ‘Bektob Ismak Ya Habibi’

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The Song’s Significance and Fairuz’s Cultural Influence Fairuz, a Lebanese singing icon, has captured listeners internationally with her wonderful voice and expressive lyrics. One of her most renowned songs, “Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi,” translates as “I Write Your Name, My Love,” is a heartfelt confession of love … Continued

Anghami, the Arab World’s Most Popular Music Streaming Platform

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is Anghami? Anghami is a digital music streaming service that is most commonly used in the Arab world.  Similar to Spotify, Anghami uses a subscription based business model for revenue, being their biggest source at 65% of total revenue. They also offer free based subscriptions as … Continued

Arab Playlists You Should Add to Your Spotify

Arab music is beautifully unique, from its use of meaningful and romantic language to its beautiful sounds made using classic Arabic instruments. There has become such a diverse range of Arabic music, from the classics such as Fairuz and Umm Kulthum to love songs by Wael Kfourey and Nancy Ajram, to rap music by Tagne and El Grande Toto. Arab America contributing writer, Nouha Elyazidi, explores great playlists of Arabic music on the streaming platform Spotify.

How are Jordanian Musicians Adapting Western Pop Songs into Arabic?

SOURCE: EURONEWS Kalamesque is a group made up of Jordanian musicians, and they’re adapting Western pop music into classical Arabic songs. Ayyoub Tam is a member and founder of the musical group. He speaks seven languages, and it was his passion for his mother tongue, Arabic, which inspired him to establish the organization. Despite some … Continued

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