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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 20, 2022)–The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is an optional bus tour of DC) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The event features an exciting array of … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 19, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Karim Jaber, the Lebanese Pop Vocalist, has been confirmed to perform at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, Virginia. Karim Jaber is … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 19, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Nibal Malshi, Arab Classic Vocalist, has been confirmed to perform at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, Virginia. Nibal Malshi is a … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of the famous Arab singers like Umm Kulthum, Fayrouz, Amr Diab, and others who the Arab World worship. Their legacies are almost impossible to top. However, Arab Rap and Hip-hop is becoming an increasingly popular genre among the younger population. Brief History Rap as … Continued
The Palestine Foundation is hosting Dalal’s tour to be part of history, to be another significant station in the cultural journey taken by all our grandmothers. Sami Asmar / Arab America Contributing Writer We are all formed by experiences passed down from our parents, grandparents, teachers, and community. These are communicated by stories, proverbs, recipes, … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Author Rock music established itself in the early 1940s in the United States. Throughout time the popularity of this genre of music is typically characterized by its rhythm esthetic, and the use of particular musical instruments. Foundationally speaking, it is a music of the people. Rock music was … Continued
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer The Latin world has reggaeton. Almost everywhere has a “-pop,” from j-pop to afro-pop, to the more well-known k-pop. The international music industry has clearly defined genres for nearly every part of the world, each with its own regional flavor while incorporating the current global trends. Now, … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Last year, Universal Music announced they were launching a Universal Arabic Music project under Republic Records label. The US-based project aimed to promote Arabic music on a global scale. Universal Arabic Music cooperates with other labels within the Universal group such as: the US, UK, Brazil, France, … Continued
Arab American acclaimed vocalist Fadwa Abeid, who went from performing in the U.S. at a young age to becoming an accomplished vocalist in the Arab world, passed away in Michigan on January 14th, she was 83. According to Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux, in his recollection about her early career, Abeid (Abaid, Ebeid, Obeid) … Continued
By: Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine has existed alongside Israel throughout its inception. However, unlike their neighbor, Palestinians did not always have the trappings of a nation, and one notable exception was a national anthem. It was not until 1994 that Palestine finally got a national anthem, and in 1996, Palestine adopted … 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
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