Cover Story
40 Over 40: OVO’s Noah “40” Shebib On Lebanon, Grief, Palestine, And Collective Liberation
The genre-defining musician in conversation with multimedia artist Yassin “NARCY” Alsalman on rest, responsibility, and return.
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Watermelon Pictures Wants To Be The Future Of Palestinian Representation In Hollywood
From “The Voice of Hind Rajab” to “The Encampments”, co-founders Hamza and Badie Ali are just getting started.
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How Breakdancing Has Provided A Sanctuary For Children In Gaza
Breakdancing as trauma-informed dance has endured as artistic resistance from the Bronx to Gaza.
(Sub)Culture
For Many Lebanese, Music Colors Their Nostalgic National Memory
In times of national pride and turmoil, the Lebanese people have turned to the country’s artists and music to shape their national memory.
MUSIC
“We Would Never Want To Make Music Anywhere Else”: Alt Band Postcards On Beirut And Building Community
The longest-running alternative band currently playing in Lebanon talks about their shift in sonic exploration on their latest project.
(Sub)Culture
For Iraqis, The Rise Of “Shaabi” Music On TikTok Drives Diasporic And Generational Divides
As Iraqi “shaabi” music goes viral on TikTok, its relationship with local and diaspora Iraqis comes into focus.
Cover Story
How Small X Became Morocco’s Most Intentional Voice in Hip-Hop
On his latest EP “NAFIDA”, the Safi-born rapper turns inward to forge an alternative grammar for hip-hop in Morocco.
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Lebanese Artist Blu Fiefer Reflects On Five Years Since Port Of Beirut Blast
The Lebanese artist processes what this day has meant for her and for the country.
Commentary
The Deliberate Starvation In Gaza Is An Assault On Palestinian Mothers And Babies
The starvation of an entire population in Gaza will have lasting generational impacts.
MUSIC
Amid Crisis and Grief, Arab Artists Weigh Speaking Out
As Middle Eastern and North African music hits global stages, artists reflect whether it’s possible to create, grieve, and disrupt at the same time.
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A Tribute to Ziad Rahbani: Love Letters From Those Inspired By Him
In honor of Ziad Rahbani, Rolling Stone MENA collected love letters from artists and activists inspired by the late Lebanese legend’s work.
MUSIC
Ziad Rahbani, Legendary Lebanese Composer, Playwright, And Satirist, Dead At 69
The legendary Lebanese composer, playwright, and satirist died today at the age of 69.
