A great song accompanied by an impressive video directed by Ahmad Samara – here’s one of the most impressive pieces you could come across in the region last year.
Egypt
Aya Metwalli appeared in our Best Of 2016 together with the acclaimed Jordanian trio Za’ed Na’es, and in the Best of 2015 with her wonderful track “Triangle”.
Aya Metwalli appeared in our Best Of 2016 together with the acclaimed Jordanian trio Za’ed Na’es, and in the Best of 2015 with her wonderful track “Triangle”.
Acclaimed Jordanian trio Za’ed Na’es continue to deliver some of the most exciting electronic music in the region as well as collaborations with talented singers.
In 2012, amidst the rise of the pseudo-romantic, gruesome chaos and political playing field taking over Egypt, Youssra El Hawary entered into the screens of hundreds of thousands of Egyptian youth with her own personal rebellion, and her accordion.
Anonymous electronic producer Abraxsophia, once famous for remixing Saudi hit “Sabak 3eshq (أصابك عشق)”, got a very active Soundcloud page.
Anonymous electronic producer Abraxsophia, once famous for remixing Saudi hit “Sabak 3eshq (أصابك عشق)”, got a very active Soundcloud page.
Alexandra-based duo Aqsa Alwasat (أقصى الوسط) have been combining Arabic words with folk and all kinds of contemporary influences for three years now. And they keep getting better and better at it.
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.


