Lebanon

Beirut & Beyond Returns With Cross-Regional Lineup and Industry Track

Beyond Borders

Beirut & Beyond Returns With Cross-Regional Lineup and Industry Track

Beirut & Beyond returns to Metro Al Madina with a cross-regional lineup and expanded professional program spotlighting independent music.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

MUSIC

Firas Abou Fakher on Music, Film, and Life After Mashrou’ Leila

The musician talks winning a BAFTA and composing film scores.

By Jubran Haddad

(Sub)Culture Features, MUSIC

How Firas El Hallak Transforms Lebanon’s Abandoned Architecture Into Instrument And Archive

The artist talks about creating The Dome Sessions and bringing musicians together to explore performances and archive national memory.

MUSIC

In Paris, Oum Kalthoum And Fairuz Marked The City’s History And Its Historic Venue L’Olympia

These two concerts, held in 1967 and 1979 respectively, are still considered historical moments in the artists' careers.

Cover Story, Exclusive, MUSIC

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.

MUSIC

Meet George Nehme, A New Voice For Lebanon

The singer brings old-school lyricism with contemporary sound.

(Sub)Culture, Exclusive

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.

Exclusive, 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.

Exclusive, MUSIC, POLITICS

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.

Exclusive, MUSIC, Tribute

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.

Tribute

To Ziad Rahbani, From Yassin “NARCY” Alsalman

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

Tribute

To Ziad Rahbani, From Yasmine Hamdan

The Lebanese singer-songwriter shares her tribute to Ziad Rahbani.