Arts & Culture - Music

Kuwaiti singer Humood Alkhudher releases track in solidarity with Palestine

Popular Kuwaiti singer and music producer Humood Alkhudher released a track Palestine is My Country (Falasteen Biladi) on YouTube

Afrobeat stars detained over singer's death released

Nigerian police have released on bail two Afrobeat stars held for several weeks in detention in connection with the death of singer MohBad, a police spokesman said Saturday.

After Beatles, AI to bring Edith Piaf voice back to life for biopic

A new biopic on the life of Edith Piaf will use artificial intelligence to allow the French star to narrate her own story, Warner Music and her estate said on Tuesday.

Amr Diab's Dubai announces dates for Coca-Cola concert in Dubai

Following Amr Diab's postponement of his 20 October concert at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the organizers revealed the new date to be 18 November.

Four new songs for Palestine by Egyptian, Arab artists

The ongoing Israel's war on Gaza prompted numerous artists in Egypt and from across the Arab world to express their thoughts through music. Shaabi singers, rappers, The Choir Project, amateurs and professionals, are among dozens of artists who began uniting to support Palestine.

Women dominate music's Grammy nominations, SZA tops with nine

It will be a woman's world at the upcoming Grammys, with SZA scooping the most chances for gold ahead of the star-studded music gala with nine, as pop's superstars including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish dominated across the categories.

Egyptian rapper El-Ganainy challenges historical misconceptions in new track responding to Gaza war

In his recent track Land of Canaan released last week, Egyptian rapper El-Ganainy presents Palestine's multi-cultural history, while challenging the current Western narrative that labels resistance to the Israeli occupation as terrorism.

Not to be missed: Works by Sayed Darwish in Alexandria, Forever Is Now exhibition at the Pyramids

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events from 8 to 14 November in Cairo and Alexandria.

Cuban officials punished over Hitler Halloween costume

Seven Cuban officials with state-run music organizations have been punished after helping organize a Halloween party last week where an Adolf Hitler costume won first prize, officials said.

Middle East, North Africa artists sing ‘Rajieen’ in support of Palestine

In support of the Palestinian people’s resilience amid the brutal war on Gaza, 25 artists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region presented “Rajieen,” (We Are Coming Back) an anthem that embodies resilience and resistance.

Hamaki gears up for his first Canada, US tour

Egyptian pop star Mohamed Hamaki is gearing up for his first North American tour, set to visit five cities.

Opera diva Maria Callas museum opens in Athens on centenary

A quarter of a century in the making, Greece's capital Athens on Thursday opens a museum honouring legendary soprano Maria Callas, billed as the first of its kind in the world.

Maroon 5's concert in Jordan cancelled, in Bahrain as scheduled

Maroon 5's concert scheduled to take place on 10 November at Jordan’s Amman Exhibition Park has been cancelled, while tickets for the same concert planned to be on 13 November in Bahrain continue to be on sale.

Amr Diab postpones Dubai concert in solidarity with the People of Palestine

Egyptian megastar Amr Diab decided to postpone his concert, which was scheduled to be held in Dubai, on Friday, at the Coca-Cola Arena.

'It is a moment of mourning': MTV cancels Europe Music Awards over Israel-Gaza war

MTV canceled on Thursday its Europe Music Awards ceremony, due to be held in Paris on November 5, citing the "devastating events" taking place in Israel and Gaza.

Egypt postpones 32nd Arab Music Festival and Conference

The Egyptian Ministry of Culture announced the indefinite postponement of the 32nd edition of the Arab Music Festival and Conference, adding that “the festival’s new date will be determined later.”

Global celebrities and influencers go vocal for Palestine

Several prominent figures from the entertainment industry have been using their influence to advocate for the Palestinian cause.

Not to be missed: From Legend of Sultan Baybars to Cinderella

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week (3-10 October) in Cairo and Alexandria.

Latin Grammy winning flamenco ensemble Las Migas give their first concert in Egypt

The internationally renowned Spanish flamenco quartet Las Migas performed during the opening of the 3rd She Arts Festival yesterday, in their first Egyptian performance.

Aziz Maraka releases She Drives Me Crazy in acoustic version

The popular Jordanian singer and songwriter Aziz Maraka released a new music video of an acoustic version of his successful song Miganinani (She Drives Me Crazy).

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