Dounia El Barhdadi

Faudel: The End of Exile and the Price of Politics

Raï & Wrong

Faudel: The End of Exile and the Price of Politics

After a Sarkozy performance derailed his career, Faudel reflects on exile, backlash, and the politics artists can’t escape.

By Dounia El Barhdadi

Native, Not Disruptive: Three Voices from North Africa’s New Wave

North Stars

Native, Not Disruptive: Three Voices from North Africa’s New Wave

Emerging indie trailblazers Rita L’Oujdia, Koast, and Zad are charting a new path forward for North African music.

By Dounia El Barhdadi

Cover Story, Exclusive, FEATURES

DJ Snake Moves by Appetite: On Algeria, Authenticity and the Future

DJ Snake speaks with Rolling Stone MENA about his latest album, Nomad, his Algerian heritage, and what’s next for him.