Music

The Lebanese composer’s fusion of Middle Eastern and Western music created a new genre during the country’s civil war.

Online platforms to invest in emerging markets in the MENA region to bring the outmoded business into digital era.

A Hamburg-based record label aims to help Iranian artists hampered by US sanctions and the pandemic.

She was the first Black woman to have her music played by a major orchestra in the US, so why has she...

An aspiring musician in the US inspires a famous YouTube artist, Kutiman, in a collaboration that goes viral.

The ‘prince of Persian music’ passed away on October 8, leaving Iranians in and outside their homeland in mourning.

New York hip hop artist China Mac uses his platform to rally against anti-Asian stigma and xenophobic abuse in the US.

The dramatic life of outspoken Palestinian singer and musician, Rim Banna – her talent, struggle and untimely death.

Shares of Big Hit Entertainment surge on South Korean market debut, as company uses social media to boost audiences.

The much-loved iconic singer was also admired by many for his support of the 2009 Green Movement protests.

Legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen band dies of cancer, his son announces.

A Chechen dancer and choreographer finds peace through his country’s traditional dance as a new ruler emerges.

The winner of multiple awards over a 50-year career, the 74-year-old singer died of COVID-19-related complications.

The iconic British musician and co-founder of Pink Floyd discusses human rights and the current state of the world.