She challenged me to play an Arabic song while I was playing piano in public and what started as a simple request turned into a fun and memorable moment as the music drew attention from people nearby.
The Michigan band satirically adopt Muslim stereotypes in their songs, pushing back against post-9/11 hate. As their incendiary debut is reissued, they explain their ‘evil’ music ‘I’m the motherfucker ...
While I was playing in public, she came up and asked if I could play an Arabic song. I gave it a try — and her reaction made the moment unforgettable. Music really has no borders, especially when it's ...
Soon enough, the comment section as well as Reddit was flooding with comments from netizens. One social media user wrote, “This might be my new favourite video on the internet😂🤣,” whereas another ...
For the first time ever, a full Bollywood-style song and dance has been featured in an Arabic movie called Sambosa Chapati. The song, Kidher Kidher, is directed by Saugat Bhattacharya, sung by popular ...
For Billboard Arabia's first cover story of 2025, we explore the dynamic world of Al Shami, the young star who has taken the Arabic music scene by storm, soaring to stardom in less than two years. By ...
The Arabic and Hebrew music landscape has been shaken up dramatically by the Israel-Hamas war — first by shock, then silence, and now a burst of new songs. Israeli music critic Einav Schiff and ...
There were more police cars than demonstrators Monday after reports circulated that protests were expected at Sir Robert Borden High School and MPP Lisa MacLeod’s constituency office only a few blocks ...
An Ottawa high school principal has apologized for playing an Arabic song about peace during a Remembrance Day ceremony after facing swift backlash from critics calling it inappropriate and hurtful to ...
Lebanon’s music scene has long been a powerhouse in the Arab world, producing artists who’ve left a lasting mark on the industry. Many music lovers struggle to grasp Lebanese musical talent’s depth ...
Billboard Arabia sits down with Angham, its October cover star, about her latest album, Tigi Neseeb, and her remarkable talent for connecting with audiences of all generations. By Omar Baqbouq ...
Renowned Egyptian soprano Amira Selim has recently released her latest single, ‘Benheb al-Masreya,’ on YouTube and other popular platforms. The song, a collaborative effort with musician Skander ...