By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Tamer Nafar and his hip hop group DAM were one of the first Palestinian rap groups to become mainstream. Born into poverty, his upbringing along with the politics of Palestine, influenced his early rap and hip hop. The fact that he was one of the very first … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued
Neemz’s Palestinian heritage has constantly brought politics into the conversation. Her choice to wear her heart on her sleeve by being a proud Muslim – Hijabi shows how extraordinary of a woman she is. At the same time, Tusneem Abuhasan is a devoted fighter for individuality, something she manifests daily in her multi-creative pursuits which … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the Middle Eastern rapper taking the internet by storm? Anees Mokhiber who goes by Anees the rapper started his music career when he was 15 years old. Anees identifies as a hip-hop indie-pop artist. Anees grew up on games such as Scramble … Continued
OMAR KAMAL Monday, October 18, 2021 The Appel Room–7 pm Jazz at Lincoln Center Omar Kamal has a voice that transcends borders and decades. Kamal’s honest, pure power and capacity for connection is the same genius that has defined the careers of the greatest singing legends – influences felt in his eclectic catalog and captivating performances from Sinatra’s jazz … Continued
Ahmed Adaweyah brought the Egyptian musical genre of Shaabi to the mainstream, making it a global sensation. This new genre of music has defined Egyptian popular music to this day, creating a distinctive Egyptian style. Origins of Shaabi Music Shaabi music originated in Egypt, specifically Cairo, during the 1970’s as a form of street music. … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Noor al-Jeylaani is one of the foremost musicians of Sudan, popular even to this day. Many Sudanese musicians are not very popular around the world for a variety of reasons, including the over-prevalence of Arabic singing musicians from other countries in the Arab World like Egypt, the … Continued
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