From British brass bands to the hymns of a Sumerian priestess and a film score that makes light of death, our aural history spans continents and millennia. These books have a unique take on it

A tour of the latest releases from Arab publishing houses

Al Majalla interviews the Mexican-British writer whose latest novel, 'The Shadow of the Thing', was longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize

Al Majalla sheds light on a lesser-known talent of the composer behind some of Umm Kulthum's greatest songs

The American rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over his 'Free Palestine' speech and the British singer's meek rebuttal sparked an uproar on social media

Some see this prize-winning documentary about Israeli soldiers' crimes in Gaza as whitewashing by suggesting a plurality of opinion; others see it as important evidence

In this monthly round-up, we survey the latest releases from Arab and international cinema, from arthouse to blockbuster and everything in between

The Palestinian singer-songwriter's turn to folk music exposes the class, status, and cultural prejudices that shape what we choose to listen to

Imagination lies at the heart of Fahad Al-Khalif's distinctive paintings, where architecture, memory, colour, and symbols challenge familiar laws of place and perspective

The renowned American actress tells Al Majalla about her gnawing drive for justice at the Venice Film Festival, where her new film 'Echo Chamber' premiered