Aca-awesome! Watch Alaa Wardi sing his way through the history of Arabic music

Published April 27th, 2016 - 03:55 GMT
How many of the 42 songs can you name? (YouTube)
How many of the 42 songs can you name? (YouTube)

From pre-20th century tarab classics to Saad Lmjarraed’s pop hit ‘M3alem,’  Alaa Wardi takes us on a journey through 42 of the most popular Arabic songs throughout the Middle East and the past 100 years of musical bliss with his acapella takes on the songs that influenced our Arab culture.

 
By Samar Marwan
 
 

 

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