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Meet Omar Kamal, the “Palestinian Sinatra” from Nablus

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Omar Kamal was just dubbed the “Palestinian Sinatra” – and for good reason. In an interview with Middle East Monitor, Omar Kamal shared his journey from Nablus to Hollywood, where he recorded his first album. Growing up in a musical family, Kamal spent much of his childhood playing the piano, singing … Continued

America’s Other Orchestras: Arab American Ensemble Series Episode 10

Tarab in the Windy City – Chicago’s Orchestra al-Sharq al-Awsat   BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer One of the most renowned scholars in ethnomusicology is Martin Stokes, currently the King Edward Professor of Music at the King’s College London. In the 1990s, he taught at the University of Chicago, where he also founded, in 1997, the … Continued

Sting’s New Song “Inshallah” Acknowledges Refugee Hardships

BY: Meshal Abusalem/Contributing Writer Most people recognize the name Sting and his long career in the music industry. This week, Sting has just released a new album, which includes a song called “Inshallah” that brings light back to the refugee crisis. Gordon Sumner, who goes by his stage name “Sting”, is a well-known British singer, … Continued

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