Music Reviews

January 22, 2013

Singing a song using a totally different accent and dialect? This is sexy!
08:41 GMT

Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram is preparing to record a new song with a new accent-- she's gone Gulfie!

January 15, 2013

Ragheb Alama figures out the wonders of recycling.
10:54 GMT

The Arab Idol judge decides it's too much effort to create all new tracks so reworks his classics for his latest album.

Carole Samaha
09:50 GMT

The Lebanese singing star is recording tracks for a special Valentines record.

January 14, 2013

Beaming prizewinners collect their awards.
11:43 GMT

The EU's delegation was in town to award prizes for the top photos showing the "Women of New Egypt" in the capital.

What is the future for theater in the Arab world?
08:45 GMT

With the world of Arab film shooting for the stars and story writers on the make, what will become of the Middle Eastern stage?

January 13, 2013

Ragheb Alama goes on the promotion trail.
10:04 GMT

The talent show judge put out his new album as the start of season 2 arrives on our screens.

Ahlam gets stuck into recording music.
09:45 GMT

Taking a breather from her Twitter account, the UAE singer is back to the recording studio for her first album in four years.

January 11, 2013

Soprano Christine Moore is bringing her Arab roots all the way to New York City.
07:00 GMT

New York to have classical music from the Arab world to bring together a collection of passionate, eloquent, and bold works.

January 9, 2013

Kadim al Sahir picks up his award for Best Arabic Artist 2012.
07:31 GMT

The Iraqi 'Voice' coach takes yet another talented young beauty under his wing after she fails to make the grade on his TV show.

Emma Shah
05:00 GMT

Despite being part Arab/part Persian, Emma Shah is hoping to get a place in the records books for singing in the language of Israel.

January 8, 2013

Mina Girgis, Nile Project founder discovers the river's musical roots (Photo: Courtesy of Nile Project team)
06:31 GMT

The Nile Project in Aswan launches to tackle water scarcity issues by fusing connections between the people of the Nile Basin...through music!

January 6, 2013

The Cairo Symphony Orchestra in full swing.
08:49 GMT

The Cairo Symphony Orchestra sets out another stellar schedule, including Beethoven and Chopin in the capital.

Al Bustan Festival from last year.
08:11 GMT

The international music extravaganza set in Lebanon, brings the best international musicians and performers to the Middle East.

Thaer Maarouf's installation: 'Veto'
08:01 GMT

Syrian artist Thaer Maarouf has been stirring controversy with his latest exhibition.

Cairo Opera House (in miniature!)
07:53 GMT

The Egyptian Sinfonietta will be playing up a storm in Cairo's Opera House this month.