Elissa, one of the Middle East’s most popular singers, recently won her third World Music Award for Best-Selling Middle Eastern Album, making her the only Lebanese performer to have achieved this. Elissa is known for her ballads, and each track layers her sweet vocals over rich instrumentation. Get a taste of the Arabic pop queen […]
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Nancy Ajram
Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram is a sensation throughout the Middle East. At the 2008 World Music Awards, she won the award for best-selling Arab/Middle Eastern artist, selling more than 30 million records by the end of 2007. That makes her one of the most popular female performers in Lebanese history–and she’s only 25! Check out […]
Iraq Rising
It’s about time we heard some good news out of Iraq. And Tigris Nights, the newest release from the two-man band Gilgamesh, is very good news. The album is appealing and well-rounded and likely to attract even new world music listeners. Some tracks are purely instrumental and would make a great backdrop at any party. […]