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 ...

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 ...

Universal and Republic Records have joined forces with music mogul Wassim “SAL” Slaiby to launch Universal Arabic Music, a new label releasing music from the Middle East and North Africa. The first ...

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 ...

Interviewing an artist of Angham’s caliber presents a unique challenge and a thrill, merging anticipation with the weight of her legacy. Angham is, after all, a towering figure in Arabic music, an ...

A new wave of Arab artists are gaining global traction. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with music writer Danny Hajjar about this recent rise and the future of Arabic music. Danny Hajjar has always been ...

The 25-year-old has become a streaming star without releasing a full album. He just wrapped his first shows in the United States, and hopes to take his music even further. By Danny Hajjar Reporting ...

Back together again, strategic partnership to see Rotana’s leading repertoire of original Arabic content available on Anghami once more RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rotana Music Holding, the ...