Alia'a El Shabrawy - Middle East

Picture six traveling musicians, each from a different cultural and musical background, coming together to form one musical project, then try your best to describe their music. Maybe their name can give you a little hint: “Out Of Nations”.

Egypt

World

Out Of Nations ft. Dina EL Wedidi

Picture six traveling musicians, each from a different cultural and musical background, coming together to form one musical project, then try your best to describe their music. Maybe their name can give you a little hint: “Out Of Nations”.

Syria

Toot Ard

It’s been a little over six years since we last heard from Syrian “mountain rock reggae” collective – or at least this is how they like to describe their music – Toot Ard (توت أرض), and boy we are so glad we did!

Syria

Toot Ard

It’s been a little over six years since we last heard from Syrian “mountain rock reggae” collective – or at least this is how they like to describe their music – Toot Ard (توت أرض), and boy we are so glad we did!

Jordan

Palestine

El Far3i (الفرعي)

With spoken words floating over chords of an acoustic guitar, El Far3i brings a rejuvenating sound to Middle Eastern independent scene.

Jordan

Palestine

El Far3i (الفرعي)

With spoken words floating over chords of an acoustic guitar, El Far3i brings a rejuvenating sound to Middle Eastern independent scene.

Sweden

Syria

Faia Younan

Stockholm-based Syrian sensation Faia Younan surfaced to the alternative Arabic scene in the viral video – made in collaboration with her sister Rihan – “To Our Countries” (لبلادي), where they mixed Rihan’s spoken Arabic poetry with Faia’s angelic vocals for a touching tribute to the Levant countries torn by civil and political wars.

Sweden

Syria

Faia Younan

Stockholm-based Syrian sensation Faia Younan surfaced to the alternative Arabic scene in the viral video – made in collaboration with her sister Rihan – “To Our Countries” (لبلادي), where they mixed Rihan’s spoken Arabic poetry with Faia’s angelic vocals for a touching tribute to the Levant countries torn by civil and political wars.

Jordan

JadaL (جدل)

This summer, acclaimed Jordanian hard rock group JadaL (جدل) released their third full-length album “Malyoun”, a demonstration of the band’s songwriting skills and their dynamic sound.

Jordan

JadaL (جدل)

This summer, acclaimed Jordanian hard rock group JadaL (جدل) released their third full-length album “Malyoun”, a demonstration of the band’s songwriting skills and their dynamic sound.

India

UAE

Gaya

Born in India, but raised in United Arab Emirates, Gaya combines inspirations as wide as Western folk, Indian classical music, forward-looking singer-songwriters and the best contemporary pop can offer.

India

UAE

Gaya

Born in India, but raised in United Arab Emirates, Gaya combines inspirations as wide as Western folk, Indian classical music, forward-looking singer-songwriters and the best contemporary pop can offer.

Lebanon

Safar

Lebanese duo Mayssa Jallad and Ellie AbdelNour, also known as Safar, have released the video for their first single taken off their second EP, “Carry On”, titled “Seasons”.

Lebanon

Safar

Lebanese duo Mayssa Jallad and Ellie AbdelNour, also known as Safar, have released the video for their first single taken off their second EP, “Carry On”, titled “Seasons”.

France

Tunisia

Epi

Although clasically trained in his childhood, Khalil Hentati has decided to follow electronic experimentation in his music released under the short monicker Epi.

France

Tunisia

Epi

Although clasically trained in his childhood, Khalil Hentati has decided to follow electronic experimentation in his music released under the short monicker Epi.

Egypt

Abraxsophia

Anonymous electronic producer Abraxsophia, once famous for remixing Saudi hit “Sabak 3eshq (أصابك عشق)”, got a very active Soundcloud page.

Egypt

Abraxsophia

Anonymous electronic producer Abraxsophia, once famous for remixing Saudi hit “Sabak 3eshq (أصابك عشق)”, got a very active Soundcloud page.

Egypt

Massar Egbari

Alexandrian veterans Massar Egbari (مسار إجباري) are one of the longest lasting underground bands, not only in the Egyptian but also the Middle Eastern scene.

Egypt

Massar Egbari

Alexandrian veterans Massar Egbari (مسار إجباري) are one of the longest lasting underground bands, not only in the Egyptian but also the Middle Eastern scene.

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