The Iraqi composer and musician is known for his mastery of the oud and the schools he has set up around the Middle East to pass on his knowledge and love of the instrument.
September 15 marks the centenary of the death of the legendary Egyptian musician Sayed Darwish, who revolutionised Arab music. Al Majalla explores his time in Aleppo and how it shaped his music.
Assi al-Rahbani changed the face of Arab music along with his brother Mansour and the legendary singer Fairuz. On what would have been his 100th birthday, Al Majalla looks at their life stories
The London-based Egyptian Jazz Projekt band founded by Ahmed Harfoush has recently held a concert in downtown Cairo.
Majalla attended the event and interviewed Harfoush about his band’s mission.
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The return of an unpredictable president will stir up global geopolitics for US allies and opponents alike in a world already much changed since he was last in office
The former professor and diplomat was elected to oversee the International Court of Justice in The Hague less than a year before his country came calling. Who is he, and how will he approach his task?
For months, Netanyahu has touted that he would not relent until he secures "total victory" over Hamas. But with the group still standing after the truce, it has essentially won.
As Ukraine pulls the plug on a major route for Russian gas into Europe, Türkiye and America stand to gain, but where does that leave Arab suppliers and Europe's consumer states?
In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Ahmed al-Dalati from Syria's Military Operations Command tells Al Majalla how the rebels prepared for the ouster, including building homemade drones