'I realised I was always Muslim,' says Irish singer Sinead O'Connor Al-Araby 1 week ago EnvironmentIrish singer Sinead O'Connor has said her conversion to Islam came natural to her after she realised she was always Muslim deep down.
'Similar to mafias': Lebanese singer Elissa says will quit music Al Jazeera 3 weeks ago MusicOutspoken singer, who has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, is known for tackling taboo subjects in her music.
Stars, supporters rally around Elissa after retirement decision The Daily Star 4 weeks ago MusicThe pop star Elissa received an outpouring of support over the past 24 hours, calling for her to reconsider a recent decision to quit the music...
Lebanese superstar Elissa announces exit from 'mafia' music industry Al-Araby 4 weeks ago MusicLebanese singer Elissa has surprised fans with a tweet announcing that her next album will be her last before quitting the music industry.
Mashrou' Leila solidarity concert brings down the house The Daily Star 5 weeks ago Music“Our freedom doesn’t stop at the freedom of others because their freedom’s appetite cannot be satisfied,” Lebanese dissident...
Rapper Talib Kweli Barred from Music Fest over BDS Lobe Log 13 weeks ago Musicby Mitchell Plitnick Bowing to a new law in Germany, the Open Source Festival in Dusseldorf rescinded its invitation to Brooklyn-born rapper...
Istanbul: Songs of the City Al Jazeera 24 weeks ago MusicExploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
Balkan DJs initiate anti-racism parties: Berlin's Arab Beats Qantara.de 24 weeks ago MusicThe creator of Berlin's legendary Balkan Beats nights, Robert Soko, has now launched Arab Beats, an event that invites Syrian refugees and...
