France

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

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

Exclusive, FEATURES

Ino Casablanca Is Next: Whether You Know It Or Not

Ino Casablanca steamrolls genres, stereotypes, and labels, clearing ground for a sound as singular as it is inherited.

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.