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Palestinian Vocalist Mona Miari to Perform with the New York Arabic Orchestra Takht at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 27, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian vocalist Mona Miari will perform with the New York Arabic Ensemble Takht on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater … Continued

Simon Shaheen–Composer, Oud, and Violin Virtuoso, to Perform at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2023

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., September 27, 2023) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Simon Shaheen, one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation, has been confirmed to perform at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Friday evening, November 3, 2023, at the Doubletree … Continued

Must Listen to Modern Arab Women Musicians

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By: Nevin Girgis/ Arab America Contributing Writer Music is an incredible part of Arab culture, constantly enjoyed throughout all generations. No matter the genre, Arabic music is listened to by millions of people from all cultures. From Oum Kalthoum to Elyanna, Arab women artists capture the hearts of many through their sensational voices and lyrics. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event– 2023

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event entitled, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023. The event aims to honor the remarkable contributions made by Arab Americans and will be attended by public officials, community … Continued

Emad Batayeh Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Emad Batayeh will perform at the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event during the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023 at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Batayeh, an Arab American vocalist of Jordanian origin will perform on Saturday, February 18, 2023, … Continued

Usama Baalbaki Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Usama Baalbaki, Co-Founder of the National Arab Orchestra will perform as part of the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event on the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Baalbaki, an Arab vocalist and ‘oudist … Continued

Lubana Al-Quntar Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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The Arab America Foundation in partnership with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce that Lubana Al-Quntar will perform with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 pm, as part of the weekend-long celebration of Arab culture, art, film, and music at the “Taking Back Our … Continued

Dalida: The International Diva Who Became an Egyptian Icon

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By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer An Egyptian Icon Music is at the very heart and soul of Egyptian national pride. For decades, the likes of Um Kalthoum, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Mohammad Abdel Wahab, transfixed the Arab world with their melodies. Along with these icons of Arab music, we can also find Dalida, … Continued

Arab Songs That Have Trended on Tik Tok

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By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer The popular social media network Tik-Tok has taken over generation-z. The new social media network is essentially a platform where users employ different audios over a video, and the videos can vary from recipes to comedy, to art. The platform has developed great popularity, and within the … Continued

Anghami, the Arab World’s Most Popular Music Streaming Platform

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By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is Anghami? Anghami is a digital music streaming service that is most commonly used in the Arab world.  Similar to Spotify, Anghami uses a subscription based business model for revenue, being their biggest source at 65% of total revenue. They also offer free based subscriptions as … Continued

7 Unexpected Western Singers with Arab Roots

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By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: We all have our favorite musicians, actors, celebrities, etc. that we love to follow. But have you ever looked into the background of these artists? Artists may choose to make their ethnic background a very prominent aspect of their brand, or it could be more private … Continued

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