Tarab

Umm Kulthum: The Timeless Voice of the Arab World

February 5, 2025

By Layan Srour

By: Layan Srour & Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writers February 3, 2025, marked the 50th anniversary of the passing of Umm Kulthum, one of the most celebrated and influential singers in modern Arab history. Umm Kulthum’s voice shaped the sound and soul of Arabic music in a way that remains matchless. Half a … Continued

Johanna Morkos: A Lebanese Violinist Like No Other

May 18, 2021

By Nura Abou Hamze

Joana Morkos is a young talented violinist who has been playing the violin since she was six. Joana is currently living in France.

What is Tarab and Why is it Important to Arab Music?

November 20, 2019

By Ala Abed-Rabbo

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer What is Tarab, a definition that focuses on a cultural domain? This specialty involves artists, performances, and music associated philosophies, attitudes, and behaviors, including the different methods of listening and responding to Arab music. The Tarab culture is also linked with a craft-based jargon relating to societal, technical, and … Continued

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