After starting our series by Munira Al-Mahdiyya (1884-1965), the Sultana of Tarab Music, we proudly present Sāmī al-Shawwā ...

A key motif of popular Arabic music is its dealings with matters of the heart. From the expansive and majestic compositions ...

Heartbreak doesn’t hit all at once—it's more like the five stages of grief. From Amr Diab’s “Kont Fe Baly” capturing the denial phase to Abdelhalim Hafez’s fiery “Gabar” screaming with anger, this ...

Join Vantoan for a surprising musical moment! When this girl challenges me to play an Arabic song, her reaction is truly unforgettable. The connection through music creates an incredible atmosphere, ...

From Shadia to Fairuz, MENA youth are revisiting classic Arabic music, reviving romantic traditions that have long defined the region and continue to do so ...

During rally near Wittenbergplatz metro station in Berlin, some protesters deliver speeches in Arabic and chant anti-Israel ...

Perhaps the most asked question in the Arabic music landscape in 2024 was, “What’s the story with Al Shami?” Those who hadn’t tracked his rise over the past four years suddenly found ...

For Billboard Arabia’s first cover story of 2025, we explore the dynamic world of Al Shami, the young star who has taken Arabic music by storm.