By: Luke Mcmahan / Arab America Contributing Writer If you were walking down Mar Elias Street in Beirut and happened to enter a little jewelry shop owned by a man named Issam Hajali, you would unknowingly have met one of the most unique musical voices of 1970s Lebanon. While he pursued other musical projects, two … Continued
Photo: Pixabay By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The vast and varied collection of customs, songs, dances, stories, and creative manifestations known as Jordanian folklore has been passed down through the centuries in Jordan. It offers insights into the way of life, values, and identity of the country and its citizens by reflecting … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer The iconic revolutionary duo Blind Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm transformed the music scene in Egypt by creating a new era of popular music. Music that frightened political regimes and outlasted its creators. Their message became an integral part of the Egyptian Revolution decades after … Continued
By Randa Necola/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are known for their love of music which is reflected in their successful music industry. The most famous Arab singers not only had the love of the Arab people but achieved success outside the Arab world as well. As we reflect on the years past this New Year, … Continued
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