Iraq

(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.

By Dalia Al-Dujaili

(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.

By Tariq Manshi

Album and Single Reviews, MUSIC

NARCY and Buddha Blaze Strip It Back on “No Smoking Allowed”. The Result is No Smoke, All Fire

Veteran Iraqi-Canadian rapper Narcy sounds at his sharpest.

Tribute

To Ziad Rahbani, From Yassin “NARCY” Alsalman

The Iraqi artist pens his love letter to the late Ziad Rahbani.

(Sub)Culture, (Sub)Culture Features, Exclusive

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.