Music Reviews

March 22, 2013

Art Dubai promises to be a glitzy affair.
07:00 GMT

Art Dubai has opened its doors with more than just a lick of paint and a few brushes.

March 21, 2013

Dolly Shaheen
11:05 GMT

The Lebanese lovely put out a track in honor of her mom on Arab Mothers' Day.

Yara tells all about that delayed album release.
09:39 GMT

The Lebanese songstress has delayed her album for months but says she's still in the game.

Andrea Bocelli will perform in Abu Dhabi on March 22
07:15 GMT

A church choir in the UAE is set to share a stage with legendary Italian singer Andrea Bocelli at his concert on Friday.

March 19, 2013

Ahmed Nazmi released his first solo album Ethbat Hala (Stating a Condition) on Sunday 17 March at the Cairo Jazz Club.
07:14 GMT

Egypt's jazz fans are getting down to the funky grooves of Ahmed Nazmi's first solo album.

March 17, 2013

This Libyan contestant on Arab Idol 2 made more of an impact with his outfit than his voice.
10:02 GMT

Arab Idol continues to stretch out its arms to as many Arab countries as possible, with the second episode featuring hopefuls from Libya to Iraq.

Carole has been rapidly gaining fans with her role on X Factor.
07:33 GMT

After causing a stir on the judging panel, the sultry Lebanese songstress puts out a new album.

Fayez al Saeed is as pleased as punch with the outcome.
07:23 GMT

Off the back of his success on-screen, the UAE songster's new album is making waves in the music biz.

March 16, 2013

Saed Ramadan is singing for his mom.
08:00 GMT

Mothers' Day in the Middle East brings out all the most heartfelt tracks as Arab songsters dedicate themselves to the woman who brought them into this world.

Quasi-Corporeal, 2012, by Hayv Kahraman (Gulf News).
05:00 GMT

Sponsored by Cartier and boasting 75 galleries from 30 different countries, the fair will be going for gold.

March 14, 2013

Nado Kano's work has been described as "breathtaking".
09:18 GMT

“Un-re(a)lating,” the latest work of Lebanese choreographer Nada Kano, explores the fragile nature of human communication.

March 13, 2013

The 'Harlem Shake' has taken the MENA region by storm.
08:10 GMT

Love it or loathe it, ‘Harlem Shake’ is the current music phenomenon - and the man behind it wants UAE fans with the funkiest moves to shake it with him at a Dubai gig this month.

March 12, 2013

Bow Wow
12:22 GMT

The U.S. rapper, who has already cancelled twice on his Arab fans, is finally set for the glitzy emirate.

Bands rock out with Makshoof Music.
06:51 GMT

Makshoof Music is offering the chance for upcoming indie bands to make their mark on the emirates and the world!

March 11, 2013

Carmen Suleiman. Image courtesy of Waleg
16:23 GMT

She may be so last season, but Arab Idol super-star Carmen Suleiman is still going strong and gliding on the music waves of her fame and glory. Her new single called 'Word, Word' is out.