algeria

Who's Laughing Now? The Arab Comedians Reshaping Paris's Stand-Up Scene

Who's Laughing Now?

The Arab Comedians Reshaping Paris’s Stand-Up Scene

Across three generations, Arab comedians have evolved from self-censoring outsiders into a driving force behind Paris’s stand-up boom.

By Youssr Youssef

Record- and Spirit-Breaking: Arab Football's Greatest World Cup Is Also Its Most Hostile

Green Card, Red Card

Record- and Spirit-Breaking: Arab Football’s Greatest World Cup Is Also Its Most Hostile

While Arab football achieved a record-breaking representation at the World Cup, it’s met with spirit-breaking American policies.

By Tariq Manshi

Exclusive, Interviews

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.

Album and Single Reviews

Souad Massi’s ‘Samt’ Bridges Tradition and Modernity

With “Samt,” Souad Massi leans into a fresher, groovier sound while preserving the intimacy and depth that define her artistry.

(Sub)Culture, (Sub)Culture Features

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.

MUSIC, RS

Zaho Has Conquered French R&B. The Canadian-Algerian Singer Still Wants More.

After years of dominating charts across Europe, Zaho explains her drive and her plans for more music.

FEATURES, TV & MOVIES

Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina Created History for Algerian Film in 1975. Fifty Years Later, His Legacy Still Resonates.

Fifty years after winning the prestigious Palme d’Or for his film 'Chronicle of the Years of Fire', Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina continues to be the gold standard for Algerian filmmakers.