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 ...

Her most famous song, "Batwanes Beek," begins with string instruments creating a typical sound of Arab orchestras. The song ...

Across the region, Arab indie rock has carved out its own sound — gritty, poetic, and fiercely independent. It’s the voice of a generation caught between nostalgia, noise, and tradition. These albums ...