(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.
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(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.
(Sub)Culture
How Football And Music Come Together In Times Of Turmoil
During times of turmoil and crisis in the Middle East and North Africa, football and music come together for the people.
FEATURES
Diaspora Dance Spaces Provide Healing in Times of Grief. For Some, They Also Raise Questions.
A growing global MENA party scene has become a vital space for some diaspora to find community and solidarity, even as it draws scrutiny over its political role.
(Sub)Culture
Maktaba is the Canadian Oasis for Arab Culture, Community, and Imagination
Sundus Abdul Hadi and Yassin Alsalman, the founders of the independent bookstore in Montreal, seek to preserve literature, music, and community.
CULTURE
Meet Between East, the Los Angeles-Based Company Bringing Together Creatives From the Middle East and North Africa and its Diaspora
At its annual In Between festival, tastemakers from across creative scenes talked about the thriving representation of the MENA region.
(Sub)Culture
Future Icons: How the Middle East Is Backing the Next Bio-Revolution with Ben Lamm’s Colossal
In a world where borders blur between technology and biology, Colossal Biosciences aims to use advanced genetics to reintroduce traits…
MUSIC
Rüfüs Du Sol Rocking Future Ancient—The New Uniform for Time Travellers
With the 2013 launch of Atlas, Rüfüs Du Sol’s debut album not only surged to the top of charts globally…
(Sub)Culture
Bitcoin as a Catalyst for Women’s Financial Literacy in the Middle East
Cryptocurrencies have become tools for financial inclusion and literacy. Bitcoin has become an unexpected ally in women’s financial empowerment in…
MUSIC
Dimash Qudaibergen Honored at DIAFA 2024 for Global Impact in Music
On November 26-27, Dubai hosted the 2024 Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA), a prestigious event recognizing influential figures from…
(Sub)Culture
How The Biggest And Best Immersive Events Are Set To Dominate The Cultural Landscape In Saudi Arabia And The MENA Region
When football’s world governing body, FIFA, confirmed that Saudi Arabia is to host the 2034 World Cup it was a…
(Sub)Culture
A Rolling Tale of Transformation: Soundstorm 2024 and the Rise of a Liberal Saudi Arabia
The Arrival The desert night came alive with the rhythm of change. Soundstorm 2024, the annual music festival in Riyadh,…
