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Saudi Arabia

Majed Alesa

Another impressive video from Majed Alesa (ماجد العيسى), one of the region’s most versatile and unpredictable artists.

Saudi Arabia

Majed Alesa

Another impressive video from Majed Alesa (ماجد العيسى), one of the region’s most versatile and unpredictable artists.

Jordan

Garaseen

Alternative pop duo Garaseen make bedroom sound like a philharmonic on their self-titled debut EP.

Jordan

Garaseen

Alternative pop duo Garaseen make bedroom sound like a philharmonic on their self-titled debut EP.

Tunisia

Emel Mathlouthi

Watch this video.

Tunisia

Emel Mathlouthi

Watch this video.

Egypt

Sudan

Asia Madani

Let the mesmerizing rhythms and melodies of Sudanese folklore guide your imagination – and your body.

Egypt

Sudan

Asia Madani

Let the mesmerizing rhythms and melodies of Sudanese folklore guide your imagination – and your body.

World

PLAYLIST: Electronic Music from the Middle East & North Africa

One of 21st century’s most fascinating music comes from the electronic producers from the Middle and North Africa.

Belgium

Tunisia

Jawhar

A welcomed return from the Tunis-born, Brussels-based singer-songwriter.

Jordan

Albaitil Ashwai

Self-styled “Neo-Sufism” from Jordanian group Albaitil Ashwai combines local inspirations with rock arrangements, and the results is both unpredictable and pleasurable.

Jordan

Albaitil Ashwai

Self-styled “Neo-Sufism” from Jordanian group Albaitil Ashwai combines local inspirations with rock arrangements, and the results is both unpredictable and pleasurable.

UAE

Sara Boy

One of the most soulful new voices in the Gulf, Sara Boy gives us mellow R&B just perfect for the upcoming summer.

Lebanon

Sandmoon

Beirut-based indie folk project Sandmoon comes back with a 3-track EP and an enchanting new video.

Lebanon

Sandmoon

Beirut-based indie folk project Sandmoon comes back with a 3-track EP and an enchanting new video.

Iran

Farshid A'rabi

Heavy metal pioneer Farshid A’rabi’s fourth studio album has made metal fans so happy.

Iran

Farshid A'rabi

Heavy metal pioneer Farshid A’rabi’s fourth studio album has made metal fans so happy.

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