“He who has captivated hearts with his beauty, was charmed at last. And he spent his night complaining about his ardent love.” So sings Lebanese musician Rima Khcheich from the lyrics of the Fotenna ...

But Farah Kaddour, a Lebanese artist and music teacher, hopes she can revive interest in a lesser-known string instrument – the buzuq.The long-necked lute is known for the crisp sound of its metal ...

Coming from a country constantly forcing us to live day by day, our drive is to convey emotions of the present moment. Lebanon is known for many things—its lush valleys, a fertile coastal plain and a ...

If you’re walking down the street on any given morning in an Arab city and hear music, there’s a good chance Fairuz is singing. For many, her voice is synonymous with morning coffees and bus rides to ...

Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with... Amid airstrikes and armed conflict, Lebanese ...