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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.

By Farrah Berrou

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.

By Lylla Younes

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.

Tribute

To Ziad Rahbani, From Zeid Hamdan

The Lebanese producer, composer, and singer shares his tribute to Ziad Rahbani.

Tribute

To Ziad Rahbani, From Laila Mokhiber

The senior communications director at UNRWA pens her love letter to Ziad Rahbani.

Exclusive, MUSIC, NEWS

Ziad Rahbani, Legendary Lebanese Composer, Playwright, And Satirist, Dead At 69

The legendary Lebanese composer, playwright, and satirist died today at the age of 69.

Exclusive, MUSIC

Six Bands Defining Arab Rock Their Own Way

From Saudi Arabia to Jordan, these are the bands at the forefront of Arab rock.