Stürtz says his introduction to Arabic music was purely happenstance. He was working as a tour manager at Jakarta Records, the Berlin-based umbrella label that now houses Habibi Funk, when he ...

Until recently, Arab music had been used by American and European studios and popular media in a way that “was very orientalist,” playing on racist tropes, according to writer and music ...

Lebanese musician Rima Khcheich on harmonising classical Arabic music and jazz Published October 20th, 2015 - 11:55 GMT Rima performs at the Prince Claus Award Ceremony.

Musician Fathy Salama started playing piano in Cairo jazz clubs at age 13, and has since been recognized for his combinations of traditional Arab music and jazz, winning a 2005 Grammy award for ...

Abu Dhabi: Skander Ladjimi is passionate about Arabic music. The French national, who is half Swiss and half Tunisian, grew up in a home filled with the sounds of his heritage. And now he is ...

The 25-year-old has become a streaming star without releasing a full album. He just wrapped his first shows in the United States, and hopes to take his music even further.